Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico (2025)
18 schools · 15,715 students · 18 public · median Enrollment 713.
Rio Rancho, in New Mexico, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 15,715 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high; by sector 18 public.
The median Enrollment across Rio Rancho's schools is 713, above the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
18 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Vista Grande Elementary (42.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Enchanted Hills Elementary (32.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Rio Rancho Cyber Academy (26.9, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cleveland High School (2,596 students), Rio Rancho High (2,568 students), Rio Rancho Middle School (1,024 students).
Ranked schools in Rio Rancho
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 143Vista Grande ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 786 students
- 233Enchanted Hills ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 673 students
- 327Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyRio Rancho · Public High100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 133 students
- 422Joe Harris ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 574 students
- 521Maggie Cordova Elementary SchoolRio Rancho · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 608 students
- 617Rio Rancho HighRio Rancho · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 2,568 students
- 717Eagle Ridge MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle24.5% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 817Ernest Stapleton ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 798 students
- 914Colinas del Norte ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 540 students
- 1013Cleveland High SchoolRio Rancho · Public High10% Math proficiency · 2,596 students
- 1113Rio Rancho ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 1213Sandia Vista ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 713 students
- 1313Lincoln MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle24.5% Math proficiency · 805 students
- 1412Cielo Azul ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 1511Puesta del Sol ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 539 students
- 1611Rio Rancho Middle SchoolRio Rancho · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 1,024 students
- 1711Martin King JR ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 186Mountain View MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle– · 931 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista Grande Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 2 | Enchanted Hills Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | – | 673 |
| 3 | Rio Rancho Cyber Academy Rio Rancho · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 26.9 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 133 |
| 4 | Joe Harris Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | – | 574 |
| 5 | Maggie Cordova Elementary School Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 608 |
| 6 | Rio Rancho High Rio Rancho · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 2,568 |
| 7 | Eagle Ridge Middle Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 8 | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | – | 798 |
| 9 | Colinas del Norte Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 540 |
| 10 | Cleveland High School Rio Rancho · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 2,596 |
| 11 | Rio Rancho Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 12 | Sandia Vista Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | – | 713 |
| 13 | Lincoln Middle Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.6 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 805 |
| 14 | Cielo Azul Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 15 | Puesta del Sol Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 16 | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.0 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,024 |
| 17 | Martin King JR Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 18 | Mountain View Middle Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 5.5 Lower 50% | – | 931 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rio Rancho?
Vista Grande Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Rio Rancho with a Success Index (US) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho has 18 schools (11 elementary, 3 high, 4 middle) educating 15,715 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rio Rancho?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rio Rancho is 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.