Top Rankings
Pojoaque School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,557 students in Pojoaque School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pojoaque School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,557 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pojoaque School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
% American Indian
16%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
78%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,303 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,655 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,303
$14,756
Spending / Student
$12,655
$14,121
Best Pojoaque School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Gr: PK-3 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pojoaque High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Pojoaque Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 7-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pojoaque Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 4-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pojoaque School District?
Pojoaque School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,557 students.
What is the rank of Pojoaque School District?
Pojoaque School District is ranked #103 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pojoaque School District?
78% of Pojoaque School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pojoaque School District?
Pojoaque School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Pojoaque School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,655 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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