Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico (2025)
21 schools · 16,925 students · 18 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 640.
Rio Rancho, in New Mexico, has 21 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 16,925 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 4 high, 4 middle; by sector 18 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Rio Rancho's schools is 640, above the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
21 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho (72.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by The Ask Academy (57.9, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Vista Grande Elementary (42.8, lower 50% of elementary 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.
- 172Explore Academy - Rio RanchoRio Rancho · Charter Elementary33% Free/reduced-price lunch · 430 students
- 258The Ask AcademyRio Rancho · Charter High30% Math proficiency · 558 students
- 343Vista Grande ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 786 students
- 433Enchanted Hills ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 673 students
- 527Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyRio Rancho · Public High100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 133 students
- 622Joe Harris ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 574 students
- 721Maggie Cordova Elementary SchoolRio Rancho · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 608 students
- 817Rio Rancho HighRio Rancho · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 2,568 students
- 917Eagle Ridge MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle24.5% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 1017Ernest Stapleton ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 798 students
- 1117Sandoval Academy of Bilingual EducationRio Rancho · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 1214Colinas del Norte ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 540 students
- 1313Cleveland High SchoolRio Rancho · Public High10% Math proficiency · 2,596 students
- 1413Rio Rancho ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 1513Sandia Vista ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary– · 713 students
- 1613Lincoln MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle24.5% Math proficiency · 805 students
- 1712Cielo Azul ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 1811Puesta del Sol ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 539 students
- 1911Rio Rancho Middle SchoolRio Rancho · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 1,024 students
- 2011Martin King JR ElementaryRio Rancho · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 216Mountain View MiddleRio Rancho · Public Middle– · 931 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 72.1 Top 25% | 33% Free/reduced-price lunch | 430 |
| 2 | The Ask Academy Rio Rancho · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 57.9 Top 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 558 |
| 3 | Vista Grande Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 4 | Enchanted Hills Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | – | 673 |
| 5 | Rio Rancho Cyber Academy Rio Rancho · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 26.9 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 133 |
| 6 | Joe Harris Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | – | 574 |
| 7 | Maggie Cordova Elementary School Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 608 |
| 8 | Rio Rancho High Rio Rancho · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 2,568 |
| 9 | Eagle Ridge Middle Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 10 | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | – | 798 |
| 11 | Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 16.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 12 | Colinas del Norte Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 540 |
| 13 | Cleveland High School Rio Rancho · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 2,596 |
| 14 | Rio Rancho Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 15 | Sandia Vista Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | – | 713 |
| 16 | Lincoln Middle Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.6 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 805 |
| 17 | Cielo Azul Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 18 | Puesta del Sol Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 19 | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.0 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,024 |
| 20 | Martin King JR Elementary Rio Rancho · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 21 | 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?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is the highest-ranked school in Rio Rancho with a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 high, 4 middle) educating 16,925 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rio Rancho?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rio Rancho is 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.