Best Schools in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM has a total of 37 schools including 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 23,021 students attend Rio Rancho, NM schools. On average, schools in Rio Rancho score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rio Rancho greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM has 9 high schools with 7,576 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rio Rancho score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rio Rancho greatly exceed expectations.
1. Nex Gen Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students
2. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 205 Students
3. Rio Rancho High
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
4. The Ask Academy
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The Ask Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 625 Students
5. Cleveland High School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
6. Bernalillo High
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
7. Jemez Valley High
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Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
8. Independence High School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM has 10 middle schools with 6,781 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rio Rancho score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rio Rancho don't meet expectations.
1. Bernalillo Middle
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
2. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
3. Lincoln Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Mountain View Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
5. Rio Rancho Middle School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
6. James Monroe Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
7. Eagle Ridge Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
8. Taylor Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
9. Jimmy Carter Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
10. Jemez Valley Middle
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Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM has 18 elementary schools with 8,664 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rio Rancho score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rio Rancho N/A.
1. Enchanted Hills Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 723 Students
2. Ernest Stapleton Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
3. Cielo Azul Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 698 Students
4. Sandia Vista Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
5. Martin King Jr Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
6. Vista Grande Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 768 Students
7. Coronado Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
8. Puesta Del Sol Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 597 Students
9. Colinas Del Norte Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
10. Rio Rancho Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Rancho, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rio Rancho, NM has a total population of 104,852 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rio Rancho, 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 Rancho, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Rancho, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio Rancho, NM.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Rio Rancho, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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