Best Schools in Valencia County, NM
Valencia County, NM has 31 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 12,865 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Valencia County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valencia County, NM
The top high schools in Valencia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belen Infinity High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
2. Valencia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
3. Los Lunas High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
4. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
5. Century Alt High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 168 Students
6. Central Nm Corrections
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valencia County, NM
The top middle schools in Valencia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Lunas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 799 Students
2. Valencia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students
3. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 223 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valencia County, NM
The top elementary schools in Valencia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bosque Farms Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
2. Katherine Gallegos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 635 Students
3. Belen Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 138 Students
4. Rio Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
5. Gil Sanchez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
6. Dennis Chavez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
7. Peralta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
8. Sundance Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 561 Students
9. Ann Parish Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
10. Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valencia County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valencia County, NM has a total population of 76,205 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valencia 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 Valencia County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valencia County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valencia 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 Valencia County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valencia County, NM
How many schools are in Valencia County, NM?
Valencia County, NM has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 12,865 students in total.
How do schools in Valencia County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Valencia County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Valencia County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valencia 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: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Valencia County
2 places in Valencia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.