Total enrollment
1,788
-16 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Ruidoso
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,699
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,788
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,788 students, held roughly steady from the 1,804 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.