Best Public Schools in San Rafael, NM

Summary:

The city of San Rafael, New Mexico has only one school, San Rafael Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite being the sole school in the area, San Rafael Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, supportive environment, and ability to effectively serve a high-needs student population.

San Rafael Elementary's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics exceed the average performance of the Grants district and the state of New Mexico. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38% for the district and 39% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 27% proficiency, surpassing the 19% district average and 25% state average. Additionally, the school maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a stable statewide ranking, indicating sustained academic excellence.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, San Rafael Elementary provides a highly supportive environment. The school's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is significantly lower than the typical ratio, allowing for personalized attention and support for each student. This small school size, combined with its strong academic performance, suggests that San Rafael Elementary is a standout educational institution in the region, offering a high-quality learning experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
San Rafael Elementary	Public	K-6	27 Mesa View St	San Rafael	87051	Cibola County	Grants	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 285-2749	51	8	6.3	94.1%	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	134^th of 433 public elementary schools	69.1%		67.3	134^th of 435 public elementary schools	69.2%		47.0	27.0	$15,001

Cities Near San Rafael

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grants	1.63 mi	7	88^th
Milan	2.16 mi	1	108^th
Bluewater	9.34 mi	1	3^rd
Pueblo of Acoma	16.4 mi	1
Prewitt	18.04 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.