| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quemado Independent Schools | Fence Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 168 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grants-Cibola County Schools | Bluewater | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3,211 | 12 | PK–12 | 13 |
How Cibola County compares
Together they enroll 3,379 students across 15 schools. The largest is Grants-Cibola County Schools with 3,211 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cibola County, New Mexico
Cibola County has 2 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cibola County is Quemado Independent 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cibola County, NM?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Cibola County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cibola County, NM?
Of the districts serving Cibola County, Quemado Independent Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.