For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,193 students in Cibola County, NM (there are , serving 173 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Bluewater Elementary School and Seboyeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cibola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Cubero Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Los Alamitos Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1010.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: #1212.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
51 Rodeo Drive
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Route 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Route 125, Po Box 220
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3242
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Bluewater Elementary School and Seboyeta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cibola County?
20 public schools are located in Cibola County.
What percentage of students in Cibola County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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