For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,009 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM are The Ask Academy and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Charter School
6090 Zenith Court
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM include The Ask Academy and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education.
How many public charter schools are located in Rio Rancho?
3 public charter schools are located in Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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