Bernalillo School District
School District · Bernalillo, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Bernalillo?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bernalillo as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Placitas Elementary
Bernalillo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cochiti Middle
Pena Blanca · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spartan Learning Academy
Bernalillo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#81 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,085
+$114 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,852 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Bernalillo ranks #81 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Bernalillo's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Placitas Elementary (8.6/10), Cochiti Middle (6.6/10), and Spartan Learning Academy (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bernalillo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placitas Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cochiti Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Spartan Learning Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bernalillo Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Bernalillo High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Cochiti Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Santo Domingo Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Algodones Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Santo Domingo Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bernalillo
Bernalillo is a Bernalillo, New Mexico school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 2,852 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $19,085 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Bernalillo demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Placitas Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Bernalillo students show an average math proficiency of 19.6% and ELA proficiency of 30.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bernalillo, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bernalillo with test data.
Schools in Bernalillo
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Bernalillo
- Total Enrollment
- 2,852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 242
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bernalillo?
The average composite rating for Bernalillo is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo spends $19,085 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bernalillo?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bernalillo is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bernalillo?
Placitas Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bernalillo with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Bernalillo?
Across schools in Bernalillo with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bernalillo compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Bernalillo has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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