For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,760 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are Coronado High School, Dulce High School and Mccurdy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Rio Arriba County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Espanola Valley High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rio Arriba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coronado High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Gr: K-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Espanola Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 El Llano Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Arriba County, NM include Coronado High School, Dulce High School and Mccurdy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
5 public high schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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