For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,389 students in Espanola, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Espanola, NM are Mccurdy Charter School and Espanola Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Espanola, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Espanola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Espanola, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is equal to the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Espanola Valley High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Espanola, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Espanola Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 El Llano Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Espanola, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Military Academy Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Gr: 7-12
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Gr: K-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Espanola, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Espanola, NM include Mccurdy Charter School and Espanola Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Espanola?
2 public high schools are located in Espanola.
What is the racial composition of students in Espanola?
Espanola public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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