Schools in Belen, New Mexico (2025)
8 schools · 3,234 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 332.
Belen, in New Mexico, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,234 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Belen's schools is 332, above the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Gil Sanchez Elementary (45.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Rio Grande Elementary (22.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Central Elementary (18.7, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Belen High (958 students), Belen Middle (475 students), La Merced Elementary (463 students).
Ranked schools in Belen
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 145Gil Sanchez ElementaryBelen · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 222Rio Grande ElementaryBelen · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 319Central ElementaryBelen · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 166 students
- 419Dennis Chavez ElementaryBelen · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 518La Merced ElementaryBelen · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 614La Promesa ElementaryBelen · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 713Belen MiddleBelen · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 89Belen HighBelen · Public High10% Math proficiency · 958 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil Sanchez Elementary Belen · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 2 | Rio Grande Elementary Belen · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 3 | Central Elementary Belen · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 166 |
| 4 | Dennis Chavez Elementary Belen · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 5 | La Merced Elementary Belen · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 6 | La Promesa Elementary Belen · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 7 | Belen Middle Belen · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 8 | Belen High Belen · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 958 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Belen side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Belen?
Gil Sanchez Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Belen with a Success Index (US) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Belen?
Belen has 8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 3,234 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Belen?
The median Enrollment across schools in Belen is 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.