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Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 430 students in Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District.
Public Schools in Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
430 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
47%
63%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
35%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
How many schools belong to Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District manages 1 public schools serving 430 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District?
47% of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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