| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Public Schools | Rio Rancho | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 17,272 | 21 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bernalillo Public Schools | Algodones | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,786 | 11 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Jemez Valley Public Schools | Bernalillo | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 359 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Cuba Independent Schools | Counselor | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 746 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Sandoval County compares
Together they enroll 21,163 students across 39 schools. The largest is Rio Rancho Public Schools with 17,272 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Sandoval County has 4 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sandoval County is Rio Rancho Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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