For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 388 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ruidoso, NM is Ruidoso Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ruidoso, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Ruidoso, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Gr: PK-K | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ruidoso?
1 public middle schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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