For the 2024 school year, there are 39 blue ribbon public schools serving 12,068 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Early College High School and Anansi Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Texico Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #1212.
Texico High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #1313.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 358 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1818.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #1919.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #2020.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #2121.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #2323.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2424.
Griegos Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 San Isidro Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2525.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #2626.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 354 students
Rank: #2727.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 855 students
Rank: #2828.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #2929.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #3030.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #3131.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 73 students
Rank: #3232.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #3333.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3434.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #3535.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Early College High School and Anansi Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in New Mexico?
39 blue ribbon public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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