For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 233 students in Pena Blanca, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM are Cochiti Middle School and Cochiti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pena Blanca, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Pena Blanca have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pena Blanca, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Pena Blanca, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK
| 2 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Grades: PK
| 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM include Cochiti Middle School and Cochiti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pena Blanca?
2 public schools are located in Pena Blanca.
What is the racial composition of students in Pena Blanca?
Pena Blanca public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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