Total enrollment
276
-80 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Penasco
New Mexico · Public K-12
For families in Penasco, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 276 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Penasco
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 9%
% Hispanic
86%
was 81%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENASCO ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-05 | 127 |
| PENASCO HIGH | High | 09-12 | 75 |
| PENASCO MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 74 |
About Penasco
Penasco, New Mexico is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 276 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Penasco is around 92 students, 73% meaningfully below the New Mexico average of about 343.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 22%: 356 students in SY 2017-18 versus 276 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 81% to 86%.
On this page, the community for Penasco discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.