For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 663 students in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho, NM.
The neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cielo Azul Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho, NM include Cielo Azul Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho?
the neighborhood of Paseo Gateway West, Rio Rancho public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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