51爆料

Bernalillo School District

224 N Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bernalillo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,842 students in Bernalillo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
51爆料s in Bernalillo School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
11 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
2,842 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bernalillo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#130 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
24%
19%
34%
16%
33%
(20-21)
72%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
% American Indian
46%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
46%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,486 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,045 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,486
$14,756
Spending / Student
$17,045
$14,121

Best Bernalillo School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Bernalillo Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Gr: 4-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Spartan Learning Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Gr: 7-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Algodones Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santo Domingo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 22 West
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: K-3 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,842 students.
What is the rank of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District is ranked #136 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo School District?
46% of Bernalillo School District students are American Indian, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Bernalillo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,045 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,842 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 72% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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