Total enrollment
1,788
-223 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Ruidoso
New Mexico · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in New Mexico, 4 sit inside Ruidoso city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,788 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Ruidoso
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 32%
% Hispanic
57%
was 50%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUIDOSO HIGH | High | 09-12 | 527 |
| RUIDOSO MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 373 |
| SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY | Elementary | PK-02 | 514 |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY | Elementary | 03-05 | 374 |
About Ruidoso
Across Ruidoso, New Mexico, 4 public schools serves about 1,788 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Ruidoso is around 447 students, 30% above the New Mexico average of about 343.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,788 students, contracted 11% from the 2,011 reported in SY 2017-18. Ruidoso now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 32% to 25%.
On allk12, the community for Ruidoso discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.