Best public schools in Ruidoso, NM

4 public schools in Ruidoso: 2 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

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Elementary schools

2 schools in Ruidoso

WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY 51.4

Ruidoso · Grades 3-5 · 387 students

ELA 39%Math 35%Science 28%

#173 of 355 in New Mexico

SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY —

Ruidoso · Grades PK-2 · 485 students

Middle schools

1 school in Ruidoso

RUIDOSO MIDDLE 73.1

Ruidoso · Grades 6-8 · 388 students

ELA 52%Math 23%Science 44%

#36 of 132 in New Mexico

High schools

1 school in Ruidoso

RUIDOSO HIGH 42.9

Ruidoso · Grades 9-12 · 520 students

ELA 37%Math 8%Science 38%

#45 of 78 in New Mexico

School districts serving Ruidoso

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