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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Valencia County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,175 students in Valencia County, NM (there are 5 private schools, serving 413 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Valencia County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM are Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Century Alt High School and Belen Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Valencia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Belen Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Gr: 1-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
La Merced Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Belen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
La Promesa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W. Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Belen Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM include Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Century Alt High School and Belen Family School.
How many public schools are located in Valencia County?
27 public schools are located in Valencia County.
What percentage of students in Valencia County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Valencia County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County?
Valencia County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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