For the 2026 school year, there are 3 online public elementary schools serving 1,692 students in New Mexico.
New Mexico online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 428-2130
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 428-2130
Gr: 4-12 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Ute Lake Online Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in New Mexico?
3 online public elementary schools are available for New Mexico students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in New Mexico?
New Mexico online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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