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Best Elementary Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Compare 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

12
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
17,671
Total Students
Across Rio Rancho
16.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found

About Elementary Schools in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho, New Mexico offers 12 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Joe Harris Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
2100 10Th Street Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.7
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
46%

Martin King Jr Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
1301 Nicklaus Dr Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.6
Rating
Students
569
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
44%

Sandia Vista Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
6800 Franklin Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4.6
Rating
Students
713
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
42%

Ernest Stapleton Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
3100 Stapleton Ave Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.3
Rating
Students
798
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
41%

Vista Grande Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
7001 Chayote Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4.3
Rating
Students
786
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
37%

Enchanted Hills Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
5400 Obregon Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4.1
Rating
Students
673
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
40%

Cielo Azul Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4.1
Rating
Students
640
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%

Colinas Del Norte Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
1001 Night Sky Ave Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
3.7
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
33%

Rio Rancho Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
4601 Pepe Ortiz Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3.5
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%

Maggie Cordova Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
1500 Veranda Rd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3.4
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
29%

Puesta Del Sol Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
450 Southern Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
2.3
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
21%

Shining Stars Preschool

publicelementaryPK-PK
2100 Lionel Street Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
0
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math36%
ELA43%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)1
Moderate (15-20:1)10
Large (>20:1)1

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 798 students at Ernest Stapleton Elementary
  • Best ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?

There are several elementary schools in Rio Rancho, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Rio Rancho?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Rio Rancho include schools with ratings of 4.7 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Rio Rancho?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Rio Rancho is 16.2:1.