| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Public Schools | Rio Rancho | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 17,272 | 21 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | Corrales | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 79,805 | 176 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gallup-McKinley County Schools | Cuba | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 12,224 | 33 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bernalillo Public Schools | Algodones | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,786 | 11 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Jemez Valley Public Schools | Jemez Pueblo | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 359 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cuba Independent Schools | Counselor | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 746 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Sandoval County compares
Together they enroll 113,192 students across 248 schools. The largest is Albuquerque Public Schools with 79,805 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Sandoval County has 6 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sandoval County is Rio Rancho Public 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 Sandoval County, NM?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Sandoval 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 Sandoval County, NM?
Of the districts serving Sandoval County, Rio Rancho Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.