For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 6,017 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 35% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Sandoval County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Ridge Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1010.
Spartan Learning Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Gr: 7-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
San Diego Riverside
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1212.
Jemez Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Lybrook Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Santo Domingo Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Us 550hwy. 197 Mile Marker 26
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hcr 79 Box 7
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
711 Main Road
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-3364
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-3364
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Sandoval County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Gr: PK | 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Gr: PK-7
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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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