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RIO RANCHO — District Profile & Schools

RIO RANCHO, New Mexico · Sandoval County

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Key Dates — RIO RANCHO School Calendar

The first day of school in RIO RANCHO is Thu, Aug 6, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Wed, Oct 7, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), NO SCHOOL- Fall Break (Thu, Oct 8, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), Fall Break - No School (Thu, Oct 8, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), Thanksgiving Break - No School (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026).

First day of school
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, May 28, 2027
Fall Break
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Fall Break - No School
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Labor Day - No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day-No School for Students and Staff
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day - No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
NO SCHOOL- PD Day for Staff
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
PD Day - No School
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Staff PD Day - No School for Students
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
No School - Staff Professional Development Day
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
16,725
Students
21
Schools
12 elem · 4 mid · 4 high
21.7:1
Student-Teacher
771 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

796
Avg. School Size
1,307
Total Staff

RIO RANCHO Calendar

672 events

Source

Wed, Aug 5

PD Day

Meet the Teacher 3:00-4:30

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start Day

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start Day

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start for New Students

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start for New Students

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Jump Start Day

Wed, Aug 5

PD Day

Meet the Teacher

Wed, Aug 5

Event

Open Campus for Students/Families

Wed, Aug 5

PD Day

Meet the Teacher

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Contact

Address
500 LASER ROAD NE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Phone
(505)896-0667

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
771
Total Staff
1,307
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in RIO RANCHO (21)

CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO

High
2,625 studentsGrades 9 - 1225.2:1 ratio32.38% FRPL

RIO RANCHO HIGH

RIO RANCHO

High
2,554 studentsGrades 9 - 1223.6:1 ratio35.79% FRPL

RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO

Middle
1,125 studentsGrades 6 - 824.5:1 ratio40.89% FRPL

MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO

Middle
902 studentsGrades 6 - 826.5:1 ratio32.26% FRPL

ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
801 studentsGrades 0 - 522.3:1 ratio33.58% FRPL

LINCOLN MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO

Middle
800 studentsGrades 6 - 820.5:1 ratio37.25% FRPL

EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE

RIO RANCHO

Middle
777 studentsGrades 6 - 817.7:1 ratio46.85% FRPL

VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
758 studentsGrades 0 - 527.1:1 ratio27.57% FRPL

SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
692 studentsGrades -1 - 518.7:1 ratio23.55% FRPL

MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO

Primary
648 studentsGrades 0 - 519.6:1 ratio50.93% FRPL

CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
644 studentsGrades 0 - 520.1:1 ratio43.94% FRPL

ENCHANTED HILLS ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
641 studentsGrades 0 - 520:1 ratio30.11% FRPL

SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL

RIO RANCHO

619 studentsGrades -1 - -126.9:1 ratio19.39% FRPL

MARTIN KING JR ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
577 studentsGrades 0 - 518.6:1 ratio35.36% FRPL

PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
569 studentsGrades 0 - 524.7:1 ratio70.3% FRPL

COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
561 studentsGrades 0 - 516.5:1 ratio64.88% FRPL

JOE HARRIS ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
523 studentsGrades 0 - 522.7:1 ratio32.7% FRPL

RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
504 studentsGrades 0 - 514.8:1 ratio60.91% FRPL

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

RIO RANCHO

High
202 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.4:1 ratio56.44% FRPL

RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMY

RIO RANCHO

High
153 studentsGrades 6 - 1217:1 ratio26.14% FRPL

SPARRK ONLINE ACADEMY

RIO RANCHO

Primary
0Grades 0 - 5

Frequently Asked Questions about RIO RANCHO

The first day of school in RIO RANCHO is Thu, Aug 6, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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