Rio Rancho Public Schools, New Mexico

Rio Rancho Public Schools is a unified school district in Sandoval County, New Mexico, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 110,317 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 155 sq mi (401 km²) of land.

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Rio Rancho Public Schools in New Mexico
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
110,317 ± 555
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sandoval County
Land area
155 sq mi (401 km²)
Median household income
$89,591 ± $3,450
Median home value
$308,700 ± $7,306
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.25 km²)
State
New Mexico
Census code (GEOID)
3500010
Coordinates (central point)
35.300398, -106.734460

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Rio Rancho Public Schools, largest first

  1. Rio Rancho (city)108,515 people
  2. Rio Rancho Estates (CDP)1,571 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Albuquerque Public Schools16 mi south
  2. Bernalillo Public Schools21 mi northeast
  3. Jemez Valley Public Schools28 mi north

These share a boundary with Rio Rancho Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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