These are some of the top-rated public schools in New Mexico based on a variety of measures. 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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September 19, 2025
Bosque School is a hidden gem in Albuquerque! Located alongside the Rio Grande bosque on a gorgeous campus, the school emphasizes field science through activities like tracking and studying... More
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Bosque School
Parent / Guardian
September 16, 2025
This school is the Greatest! !!! My grandkids attend this school and I am very excited about their future here. I want to thank the secretary Ms. Roshawnna Cheromiah and Ms. Garcia for always being so... More
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Garfield Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 12, 2025
We switched our child out of this school after a terrible 1'st grade experience. Our opinion of the principle, Ms. Weihe, is that she lacked integrity, and we felt she tried to bypass accountability... More
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Monte Vista Elementary School