For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,546 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Jemez Valley High School and Tse Yi Gai High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public high schools.
Sandoval County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sandoval County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jemez Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Walatowa Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,625 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #88.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #99.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Sandoval County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK
| 2 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Grades: PK
| 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK
| 47 students
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Jemez Valley High School and Tse Yi Gai High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandoval County?
10 public high schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sandoval County include: Cleveland High School vs. Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho High School vs. Cleveland High School, Bernalillo High School vs. Rio Rancho High School
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