For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,581 students in Belen, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 339 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Belen, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Belen, NM are Gil Sanchez Elementary School, The Family School and La Merced Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belen, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Belen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belen, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
The Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
La Merced Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Jaramillo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Esperanza Dr
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 194 students
Rank: #88.
Belen Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Belen High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1010.
La Promesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #1111.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Belen, NM include Gil Sanchez Elementary School, The Family School and La Merced Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belen, NM?
11 public schools are located in Belen, NM.
What percentage of students in Belen, NM go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Belen, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belen, NM?
Belen, NM public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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