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Explore Academy Rio Rancho

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About this school

Explore Academy Rio Rancho is a suburban public school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico that is part of New Mexico Department of Education. It serves 401 students in grades K - 7. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 7

401 Students

# of teachers unavailable

6090 Zenith Ct NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144 View local requests

https://www.explore.academy/rio

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Explore Academy Rio Rancho Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Explore Academy Rio Rancho Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Explore Academy Rio Rancho

$4,764

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for technology

projects for art supplies

Explore Academy Rio Rancho has received support from 29 individuals from New Mexico and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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