Corrales Elementary vs Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corrales Elementary
Corrales · Public elementary · Grades K–7
378 students
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
430 students
| Measure | Corrales Elementary Corrales, New Mexico | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 416 | #11 of 416 |
| National rank | #34573 of 50,301 | #9854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 378 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Corrales | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 36.1).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 99.7%).
- •Corrales Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is the larger school with 430 students compared with 378.
- •Corrales Elementary is a public school while Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corrales Elementary better than Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks higher (72.1 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corrales Elementary and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Corrales and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corrales Elementary: 378. Explore Academy - Rio Rancho: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corrales Elementary and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho rank in New Mexico?
Corrales Elementary is 83rd of 416 and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 11th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).