Best Public High Schools in Penasco, NM (2025-26)

Best Penasco Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 68 students in Penasco, NM.

The top ranked public high school in Penasco, NM is Penasco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Penasco, NM public high school have an score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.

Penasco, NM public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Penasco High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Penasco, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Penasco High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Penasco, New Mexico

Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

La Jicarita Community School (Closed 2023)

15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555

Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Penasco Junior High School (Closed 2023)

P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503

Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM?

The top ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco High School.

How many public high schools are located in Penasco?

1 public high schools are located in Penasco.

What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?

Penasco public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).