For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,665 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM are Bluewater Elementary School, Seboyeta Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cibola County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Gr: K-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Gr: K-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Gr: K-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Cubero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: n/an/a
51 Rodeo Drive
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Route 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cibola County, NM include Bluewater Elementary School, Seboyeta Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cibola County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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