| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools | El Rito | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 246 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Española Municipal Schools | Abiquiu | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 2,954 | 13 | PK–12 | 12 |
| Chama Valley Independent Schools | Canjilon | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 363 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Jemez Mountain Public Schools | Coyote | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 171 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Dulce Independent Schools | Dulce | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 521 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Rio Arriba County compares
Together they enroll 4,255 students across 28 schools. The largest is Española Municipal Schools with 2,954 students. Districts here average 1.4/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County has 5 public school districts covering 29 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rio Arriba County is Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools (2/10). 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 Rio Arriba County, NM?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County, NM?
Of the districts serving Rio Arriba County, Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 14th 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.