Best Public Schools in White Rock, NM

Summary:

The city of White Rock, New Mexico is home to two exceptional elementary schools, Pinon Elementary and Chamisa Elementary, both of which are part of the highly-ranked Los Alamos school district. These schools have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance, with Pinon Elementary ranking 6th out of 433 elementary schools in the state and Chamisa Elementary ranking 22nd.

Pinon Elementary stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. In 2023-2024, 76% of Pinon students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%. Chamisa Elementary also exceeds state averages, with 65% of its students proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39% and 25% respectively. Both schools benefit from small student-teacher ratios, with Pinon at 13:1 and Chamisa at 12.5:1, lower than the state average.

The exceptional performance of these schools is likely due to a combination of factors, including the affluent community they serve, as evidenced by the low percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, as well as the schools' focus on providing individualized attention and support to their students. These insights suggest that the White Rock area is home to some of the top-performing elementary schools in New Mexico, offering families a high-quality educational experience for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	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-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Chamisa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Meadow Ln	White Rock	87547	Los Alamos County	Los Alamos	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 663-2470	302	28	10.7	11.6%	113 (37.4%)	3 (1.0%)	159 (52.6%)	5 (1.7%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	97.4	22^nd of 433 public elementary schools	94.9%		97.4	22^nd of 435 public elementary schools	94.9%		66.0	65.0	65.0	$13,063
Pinon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	90 Grand Canyon Dr	White Rock	87547	Los Alamos County	Los Alamos	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 663-2680	352	27	13.2	5.1%	228 (64.8%)	1 (0.3%)	89 (25.3%)	14 (4.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	99.6	6^th of 433 public elementary schools	98.6%		99.4	8^th of 435 public elementary schools	98.2%	2	83.0	76.0	71.0	$5,631

Cities Near White Rock

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Espanola	7.61 mi	12	107^th
Ohkay Owingeh	8.82 mi	2
Velarde	8.94 mi	1
El Rito	11.29 mi	1	35^th
Abiquiu	11.9 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.