📊 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 →
All 5 Rated Districts in Rio Arriba County, NM
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools | Ojo Caliente | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #2 | Española Municipal Schools | Espanola | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #3 | Chama Valley Independent Schools | Tierra Amarilla | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #4 | Jemez Mountain Public Schools | Gallina | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #5 | Dulce Independent Schools | Dulce | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Mexico, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Rio Arriba County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, the highest-rated is Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools (Ojo Caliente), rated 2/10 (Poor) and in the 14th 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.