These are some of the top-rated public schools in New Mexico based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in New Mexico offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in New Mexico
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Albuquerque Public Schools
79,805 students | ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Grades PK, K-12 | 178 schools -
Las Cruces Public Schools
23,631 students | LAS CRUCES, NM
Grades PK, K-12 | 41 schools -
Rio Rancho Public Schools
17,272 students | RIO RANCHO, NM
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Gadsden Independent Schools
12,551 students | ANTHONY, NM
Grades PK, K-12 | 28 schools -
Gallup McKinley County Schools
12,224 students | GALLUP, NM
Grades PK, K-12 | 38 schools
Reviews From Schools in New Mexico
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Parent / Guardian
June 19, 2025
Middle school can be a tough time for a lot of kids, so when we were deciding where to send ours, we wanted a school where they’d feel seen and supported. That’s what we’ve found at Hoover.
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Hoover Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 15, 2025
I would not recommend this school teachers are not professional they have cussed at kids there is absolutely no supervision sexual activity going on in the back of the school, teachers do not really... More
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Monte Del Sol Charter School
Current student
June 14, 2025
I went to this school from the early grades all the way through 8th grade, and to be honest, I had a really hard time there. I often felt ignored—both academically and socially. Most of the teachers... More
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North Valley Academy