For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,665 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM are Bluewater Elementary School, Seboyeta Elementary School and Milan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cibola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Cubero Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
51 Rodeo Drive
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Route 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Route 125, Po Box 220
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3242
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM include Bluewater Elementary School, Seboyeta Elementary School and Milan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cibola County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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