Top Rankings
Bernalillo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,842 students in Bernalillo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Bernalillo School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
11 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
2,842 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bernalillo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,314 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
46%
12%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,297 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
110 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
207
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,486 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,045 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,486
$14,757
Spending / Student
$17,045
$14,122
Best Bernalillo School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Bernalillo Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Grades: 4-6
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Spartan Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Grades: 7-8
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Algodones Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Grades: PK-3
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santo Domingo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: K-3
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,842 students.
What is the rank of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District is ranked #136 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo School District?
46% of Bernalillo School District students are American Indian, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Bernalillo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,045 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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