For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 79 students in 87701, NM.
The top ranked public charter school in 87701, NM is Rio Gallinas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87701, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: 1-5
| 174 students
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 87701, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 87701, NM include Rio Gallinas School.
How many public charter schools are located in 87701?
1 public charter schools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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