For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,554 students in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public school in Loma Colorado is Rio Rancho High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho, NM include Rio Rancho High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho?
the neighborhood of Loma Colorado, Rio Rancho public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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