Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144 · Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
#11 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#9854 of 50,301 nationally
About Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is a charter elementary located in Rio Rancho, in the Explore Academy - Rio Rancho school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–7. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 11th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 21 schools in Rio Rancho; Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks 1st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Explore Academy - Rio Rancho by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students · 1.1 km away
The Ask Academy
Rio Rancho · Charter high · Grades 6–12
558 students · 3.7 km away
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students · 4.1 km away
Rio Rancho Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students · 4.3 km away
Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,596 students · 4.9 km away
Sandia Vista Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students · 5.0 km away
Rio Rancho High
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,568 students · 5.2 km away
Corrales Elementary
Corrales · Public elementary · Grades K–7
378 students · 5.4 km away
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 6–12
133 students · 5.6 km away
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students · 5.7 km away
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21st Century Public Academy
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Horizon Academy West
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Frequently asked questions
Is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho a good school?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho has a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #11 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Explore Academy - Rio Rancho rank in New Mexico?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks #11 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #9854 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho had 430 students in 2025.
Is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho a elementary school or a high school?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–7. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.