Public schools in Aztec, NM
7 open public schools with an address in Aztec, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,448
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Aztec public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Aztec, NM: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,448 students, an average of 350 per school. The largest campus is Aztec High (696 students), and the largest elementary school is Lydia Rippey Elementary (354).
Every listed school belongs to Aztec Municipal Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Aztec
Elementary schools in Aztec
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Rippey Elementary Aztec Municipal Schools | PK–03 | 354 | 14.4:1 | |
| McCoy Avenue Elementary Aztec Municipal Schools | PK–03 | 313 | 12.8:1 | |
| Mosaic Academy Charter Aztec Municipal Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 179 | 13.2:1 | |
| Park Avenue Elementary Aztec Municipal Schools | 04–05 | 317 | 19.8:1 |
Middle schools in Aztec
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.V. Koogler Middle Aztec Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 521 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Aztec
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High Aztec Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 696 | 17.7:1 | |
| Vista Nueva High Aztec Municipal Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 68 | 13.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic36.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Aztec schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,448 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Aztec
How many public schools are in Aztec, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Aztec: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,448 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Aztec?
All listed public schools with an address in Aztec belong to Aztec Municipal Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Aztec?
Aztec High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Aztec, with 696 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Aztec?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Aztec are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mosaic Academy Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Aztec schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Aztec public schools is 14.4:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Aztec guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities