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Sandoval County Public Schools

Sandoval County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

43

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,382

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sandoval County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Mexico; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Sandoval County has 7 district entries. RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. RIO RANCHO has the most listed schools, with 23 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

43

in Sandoval County

Reported Enrollment

22,382

43 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

4

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle9
High9
Other2

7 School Districts in Sandoval County

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

21 schools
17,272 students

BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

11 schools
2,786 students

CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

3 schools
746 students

THE ASK ACADEMY

1 school
625 students

JEMEZ VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools
359 students

SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION

1 school
228 students

WALATOWA CHARTER HIGH

1 school
38 students

43 Public Schools in Sandoval County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 43 matching schools

CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,631 students

RIO RANCHO HIGH

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,573 students

RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,143 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle937 students

EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle823 students

LINCOLN MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle823 students

ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary815 students

BERNALILLO HIGH

BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BERNALILLO, 87004 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High806 students

VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary768 students

ENCHANTED HILLS ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary723 students

CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary698 students

SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary690 students

MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary674 students

MARTIN KING JR ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary628 students

THE ASK ACADEMY

THE ASK ACADEMY

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–12Charter625 students

SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education612 students

PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary597 students

COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87144 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary584 students

RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary534 students

JOE HARRIS ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO RANCHO, 87124 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary517 students

Sandoval County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sandoval County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Mexico. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Sandoval County public school directory?

The directory lists 43 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Sandoval County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Sandoval County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Sandoval County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Sandoval County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sandoval County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Sandoval County Education OverviewCounty school score: 28/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.