For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 15,814 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Placitas Elementary School and Corrales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandoval County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Placitas Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Corrales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Target Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Tse Yi Gai High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #88.
Joe Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 10th Street Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Martin King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Nicklaus Dr Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #1111.
Vista Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7001 Chayote Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1212.
Rio Rancho Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #1313.
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Stapleton Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #1414.
Enchanted Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Obregon Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Grades: K-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1515.
Cielo Azul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Grades: K-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1616.
Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Night Sky Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Fruta Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #1818.
Rio Rancho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Pepe Ortiz Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1919.
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Veranda Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #2020.
Sparrk Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 10th Street Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
Rank: #2121.
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Special Education School
Charter School
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
| 221 students
Rank: #2222.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Southern Blvd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-3305
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-3305
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2323.
Bernalillo Elementary School
Magnet 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: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2424.
Jemez Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Riverside
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Rank: #2626.
Cochiti Middle School
Magnet 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
| 78 students
Rank: #2727.
Bernalillo Middle School
Magnet School
(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: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #2828.
Lybrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #2929.
Cuba Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #3030.
Algodones Elementary School
Magnet 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-5
| 192 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Jemez Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 246 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Cochiti Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 162 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Cuba Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Santo Domingo Middle School
Magnet 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
| 94 students
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Sandoval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK
| 2 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Grades: PK
| 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK
| 47 students
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Placitas Elementary School and Corrales Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandoval County?
43 public elementary schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sandoval County include: Eagle Ridge Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School, Vista Grande Elementary School vs. Sandia Vista Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School
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