For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 6,285 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Tse Yi Gai High School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Na' Neelzhiin Ji'olta
Magnet School
Us 550hwy 197 Mile Marker 26 1
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ojo Encino Day School
Magnet School
Hcr 79 Box 7
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pueblo Pintado Community School
Magnet School
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
Magnet School
711 Main Pueblo Rd
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-3364
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-3364
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
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 middle schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Tse Yi Gai High School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sandoval County?
19 public middle schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sandoval County include: Eagle Ridge Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School, Rio Rancho Middle School vs. Eagle Ridge Middle School
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