Best Schools in Santa Cruz, NM
Santa Cruz, NM has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,886 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Santa Cruz underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Santa Cruz, NM
The top high schools in Santa Cruz, 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. Pojoaque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz, NM
The top middle schools in Santa Cruz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students
2. Pojoaque Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz, NM
The top elementary schools in Santa Cruz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pablo Roybal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 428 Students
2. Pojoaque Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 187 Students
3. Eutimio Salazar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
4. Tony Quintana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students
5. James Rodriguez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 248 Students
6. Los Ninos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
7. Holy Cross Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Cross Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Cruz, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Cruz, NM has a total population of 2,479 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Cruz, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Santa Cruz, NM
How many schools are in Santa Cruz, NM?
Santa Cruz, NM has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,886 students in total.
How do schools in Santa Cruz perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Santa Cruz score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Santa Cruz underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Santa Cruz?
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: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Santa Cruz
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.