📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
10 Rated Districts in the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among New Mexico districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rio Rancho Public Schools | Rio Rancho | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Estancia Municipal Schools | Estancia | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #3 | Moriarty Municipal Schools | Moriarty | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #4 | Los Lunas Public Schools | Los Lunas | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Albuquerque Public Schools | Albuquerque | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #6 | Belen Consolidated Schools | Belen | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #7 | Mountainair Public Schools | Mountainair | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #8 | Bernalillo Public Schools | Bernalillo | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #9 | Jemez Valley Public Schools | Jemez Pueblo | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #10 | Cuba Independent Schools | Cuba | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Albuquerque, NM Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (New Mexico) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Albuquerque, NM metro area? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in the Albuquerque, NM metro area, the highest-rated is Rio Rancho Public Schools (Rio Rancho), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of New Mexico districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.