Best San Miguel County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 79 students in San Miguel County, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in San Miguel County, NM is Rio Gallinas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in San Miguel County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Miguel County, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Miguel County, NM include Rio Gallinas School.
How many public charter schools are located in San Miguel County?
1 public charter schools are located in San Miguel County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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