Best Schools in Sandoval County, NM
Sandoval County, NM has 65 public schools (13 high, 12 middle, 35 elementary) serving 34,428 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Sandoval County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandoval County, NM
The top high schools in Sandoval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 205 Students
2. The Ask Academy
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Projected Test Scores
The Ask Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 625 Students
3. Los Alamos High
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Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
4. Rio Rancho High
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
5. Cleveland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
6. Volcano Vista High
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
7. Cibola High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
8. West Mesa High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
9. Cuba High
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Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
10. Bernalillo High
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Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandoval County, NM
The top middle schools in Sandoval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamos Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Mountain View Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
3. Rio Rancho Middle School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
4. Eagle Ridge Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
5. Lincoln Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
6. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
7. Cochiti Middle
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
8. Taylor Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
9. Bernalillo Middle
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
10. Santo Domingo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandoval County, NM
The top elementary schools in Sandoval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinon Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 340 Students
2. Placitas Elementary
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 106 Students
3. Corrales Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 328 Students
4. Sandia Vista Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
5. Ernest Stapleton Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
6. Enchanted Hills Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 723 Students
7. Joe Harris Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
8. Vista Grande Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 768 Students
9. Martin King Jr Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
10. Tierra Antigua Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 799 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandoval County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandoval County, NM has a total population of 148,834 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandoval 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 Sandoval County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandoval County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandoval 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 Sandoval County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandoval County, NM
How many schools are in Sandoval County, NM?
Sandoval County, NM has 65 public schools: 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 34,428 students in total.
How do schools in Sandoval County perform on state tests?
On average, 65 schools in Sandoval County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Sandoval County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandoval 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.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sandoval County
8 places in Sandoval County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Rio Rancho (23)
- Bernalillo (6)
- Jemez Pueblo (5)
- Cuba (3)
- Pena Blanca (2)
- Santo Domingo Pueblo (2)
- Algodones (1)
- Corrales (1)
School districts (4)
- Rio Rancho (21 schools)
- Bernalillo (11 schools)
- Jemez Valley (4 schools)
- Cuba (3 schools)