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C+
Schools in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Albuquerque Public Schools

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s public schools score below 60% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.

#43of 73 New Mexico townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
36%
▲ 2 pts vs NM 34%
2021–22
Math proficiency
25%
▲ 0 pts vs NM 24%
2021–22
Graduate on time
69%
▼ 8 pts vs NM 76%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.4K
▼ 1% vs NM $17.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.2
NM 12.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
20,881 students on the public path
In brief

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 36% and math 25% in spring 2022, against 34% and 24% statewide; 69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,449 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and 16 high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

North Valley Academy is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s grade

B Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 40% of New Mexico school districts, #43 of 73 New Mexico towns. Test scores are above the New Mexico average; graduation is below it.

New Mexico school districts we grade (139)Better than 40%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Mexico towns with similar household incomes (132)Better than 38%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 39,254 test results and a graduating class of 7,019 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s students in the tested grades sat them (39,284 in math, 39,224 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Los Ranchos ElementaryAlbuquerque Public SchoolsNo scores
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–1216 high schoolsDepends on your addressD− to A+

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s public schools are run by Albuquerque Public Schools, which also serves Albuquerque, Corrales, Edgewood and Tijeras. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Albuquerque Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 170 schools · 73,992 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 12.2 per teacher (NM 12.9)
$17,449NM $17,681 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading36%
State average 33.8% · 39224 students tested
Math25%
State average 24.5% · 39284 students tested

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueC+Albuquerque
AlbuquerqueC+Albuquerque

Every school in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Los Ranchos de Albuquerqueby address
Los Ranchos Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Albuquerque
194 students8:1Rate it →
Taylor Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Los Ranchos De Albuquerque
245 students9:1Rate it →
Taft Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Albuquerque
243 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Los Ranchos de Albuquerquein other towns
Eldorado High
Grades PK–12 · Albuquerque
A+
1,579 students15:1Rate it →
Manzano High
Grades PK–12 · Albuquerque
B
1,157 students13:1Rate it →
Volcano Vista High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A−
2,089 students13:1Rate it →
Atrisco Heritage Academy HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
B
1,930 students15:1Rate it →
La Cueva High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A+
1,826 students15:1Rate it →
Sandia High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A+
1,618 students14:1Rate it →
Albuquerque High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A−
1,568 students15:1Rate it →
West Mesa High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
C+
1,565 students14:1Rate it →
Cibola High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A−
1,517 students15:1Rate it →
Rio Grande High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
D−
1,475 students13:1Rate it →
Highland High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
B
1,144 students13:1Rate it →
Del Norte High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
1,079 students15:1Rate it →
Valley High
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
B
962 students13:1Rate it →
College and Career High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A+
280 students17:1Rate it →
Early College Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A+
212 studentsRate it →
Nex Gen Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Albuquerque
A+
198 students10:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
North Valley Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Los Ranchos De Albuquerque
Charter
280 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s schools

Are Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s schools good?

On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Los Ranchos de Albuquerque children attend score below 60% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #43 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque in?

Albuquerque Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 73,992 students in 170 schools (2024–25).

Where do Los Ranchos de Albuquerque kids go to high school?

One of 16 high schools, depending on your address: Volcano Vista High, Atrisco Heritage Academy HS, La Cueva High, Sandia High, Eldorado High, Albuquerque High, West Mesa High, Cibola High, Rio Grande High, Manzano High, Highland High, Del Norte High, Valley High, College and Career High School, Early College Academy and Nex Gen Academy.

What is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque’s graduation rate?

69% of the class of 2023 in Albuquerque Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.

How much does Los Ranchos de Albuquerque spend per student?

$17,449 in Albuquerque Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.