For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,210 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM are The Ask Academy and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Charter School
6090 Zenith Court
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Gr: K-7 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rio Rancho, NM include The Ask Academy and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education.
How many public charter schools are located in Rio Rancho?
3 public charter schools are located in Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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