For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 233 students in Pena Blanca, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM are Cochiti Middle School and Cochiti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pena Blanca, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Pena Blanca have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pena Blanca, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Pena Blanca, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Gr: PK | 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Pena Blanca, NM include Cochiti Middle School and Cochiti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pena Blanca?
2 public schools are located in Pena Blanca.
What is the racial composition of students in Pena Blanca?
Pena Blanca public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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