Cielo Azul Elementary
Rio Rancho, NM
Grades K to 5 · 640 students
Public school
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Grades K to 7 · Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Charter school
About Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho serves kindergarten through grade 7 as a public charter school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It reported 430 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Rio Rancho. There are about 13.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (31 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Sandoval County. Within 5 miles there are 22 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 6090 Zenith Court, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (505) 306-5283 |
| School district | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho |
| Grades | K to 7 |
| Students (2024-25) | 430 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 31 |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Sandoval County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 350280330026). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Enchanted Hills ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Rio Rancho · 0.7 miIndependence High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Rio Rancho · 1.4 miSandia View AcademyPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades 9 to 12Corrales, NM · 2.1 miThe Ask AcademyCharter · Grades 6 to 12Rio Rancho · 2.3 miRio Rancho Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Rio Rancho · 2.5 miRio Rancho ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Rio Rancho · 2.7 miCleveland High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Rio Rancho · 3 miSandia Vista ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Rancho · 3.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Explore Academy - Rio Rancho serve?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho serves kindergarten through grade 7.
How many students attend Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho reported 430 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
About 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 430 students and 31 teachers in federal data.
Is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho a public or charter school?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is a public charter school.
What school district is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho in?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is part of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho.
Where is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho located?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is at 6090 Zenith Court, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. The phone number is (505) 306-5283.
How many other schools are near Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
There are 22 other schools within 5 miles of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho in our directory.
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