For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,933 students in 87108, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 388 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 87108, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87108, NM are Zia Elementary School, Media Arts Collaborative Charter and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Media Arts Collaborative Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: #55.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Copper Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Quincy St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Georgia St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Cardenas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Louisiana Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1111.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(575) 605-3527
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(575) 605-3527
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
87108, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Resolana Leadership (Closed 2021)
Charter School
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87108, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87108, NM include Zia Elementary School, Media Arts Collaborative Charter and Highland High School.
How many public schools are located in 87108, NM?
12 public schools are located in 87108, NM.
What percentage of students in 87108, NM go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 87108, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87108, NM?
87108, NM public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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