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Best Sandoval County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 6,017 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Corrales Elementary School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sandoval County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Corrales Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Target Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Gr: K-7 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Fruta Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1010.
Spartan Learning Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Jemez Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Santo Domingo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 22 West
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Charter School
6090 Zenith Court
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Gr: K-7 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Na' Neelzhiin Ji'olta
Us 550 Hwy 197 Mile Marker 26
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ojo Encino Day School
Hcr 79 Box 7
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pueblo Pintado Community School
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
San Diego Riverside
Charter School
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
711 Main Rd
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-3364
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Corrales Elementary School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sandoval County?
19 public middle schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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