Best Schools in Rio Arriba County, NM
Rio Arriba County, NM has 37 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 22 elementary) serving 5,533 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Rio Arriba County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rio Arriba County, NM
The top high schools in Rio Arriba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Escalante Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Cuba High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
4. Coronado High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Mountain Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
5. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
6. Dulce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
7. Penasco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rio Arriba County, NM
The top middle schools in Rio Arriba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Penasco Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
3. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
4. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
5. Cuba Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
6. Dulce Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
7. Coronado Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Mountain Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
8. Chama Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 40 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rio Arriba County, NM
The top elementary schools in Rio Arriba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
2. Velarde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 63 Students
3. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
4. Chimayo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
5. Hernandez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 90 Students
6. Eutimio Salazar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
7. San Juan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 208 Students
8. Abiquiu Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 93 Students
9. Tony Quintana Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students
10. Tierra Amarilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Arriba County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rio Arriba County, NM has a total population of 40,363 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rio Arriba County, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rio Arriba County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Arriba County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio Arriba County, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rio Arriba County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rio Arriba County, NM
How many schools are in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Rio Arriba County, NM has 37 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 5,533 students in total.
How do schools in Rio Arriba County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Rio Arriba County score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Rio Arriba County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rio Arriba County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Rio Arriba County, NM
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rio Arriba County
12 places in Rio Arriba County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Espanola (7)
- Dulce (3)
- Gallina (3)
- Ojo Caliente (3)
- Chama (2)
- Tierra Amarilla (2)
- Abiquiu (1)
- Chimayo (1)
- Dixon (1)
- El Rito (1)
- Ohkay Owingeh (1)
- Velarde (1)
School districts (5)
- Espanola (13 schools)
- Chama Valley (4 schools)
- Jemez Mtn (4 schools)
- Mesa Vista (4 schools)
- Dulce (3 schools)