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Best Cibola County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,193 students in Cibola County, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 172 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM are Bluewater Elementary School, Gccs Early College High School and Seboyeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cibola County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Cubero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1010.
Los Alamitos Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Gr: 7-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1212.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Haak'u Community Academy
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Laguna Elementary School
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Laguna Middle School
51 Rodeo Dr
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hill Schools
Bia Rt 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: n/an/a
To'hajiilee Day School
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Gr: K-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM include Bluewater Elementary School, Gccs Early College High School and Seboyeta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cibola County?
20 public schools are located in Cibola County.
What percentage of students in Cibola County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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