For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,780 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM are Ruidoso Middle School, White Mountain Elementary School and Ruidoso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ruidoso, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ruidoso, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Gr: PK-K | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School, White Mountain Elementary School and Ruidoso High School.
How many public schools are located in Ruidoso?
4 public schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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