Enchanted Hills Elementary vs Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
430 students
| Measure | Enchanted Hills Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 416 | #11 of 416 |
| National rank | #36796 of 50,301 | #9854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 673 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 32.7).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Enchanted Hills Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 430.
- •Enchanted Hills 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 Enchanted Hills Elementary better than Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks higher (72.1 vs 32.7 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 Enchanted Hills Elementary and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enchanted Hills Elementary: 673. Explore Academy - Rio Rancho: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enchanted Hills Elementary and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho rank in New Mexico?
Enchanted Hills Elementary is 109th of 416 and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 11th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).