For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,558 students in 87144, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87144, NM are Mountain View Middle School, Sandia Vista Elementary School and Vista Grande Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87144 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87144, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87144, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7001 Chayote Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Gr: K-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Enchanted Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Obregon Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Cielo Azul Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Night Sky Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87144, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87144, NM include Mountain View Middle School, Sandia Vista Elementary School and Vista Grande Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87144?
8 public elementary schools are located in 87144.
What is the racial composition of students in 87144?
87144 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).