Rio Rancho: Schools & Education
Rio Rancho is served by 24 public schools. Cleveland High School is the largest at 2,631 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 18,125 students.
- ~4,521 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~178).
K-12 Schools
24 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,521 residents per school. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (24)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | EXPLORE ACADEMY - RIO RANCHO, RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL , THE ASK ACADEMY |
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 24 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 18,125 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,163 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,094 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 33.6% |
| Schools Count | 24 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Urban Academy of Beauty |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Rio Rancho |
| Nearest College · Phone | (505) 818-0697 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (12)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Loma Colorado Main Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Ne |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (505) 891-5013 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 87124 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2522 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 35 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12