For the 2024-25 school year, there are 104 charter public schools serving 32,853 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Sidney Gutierrez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | 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
| 342 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Altura Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Anansi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
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: #55.
The Ask Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
East Mountain High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
New Mexico International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Aces Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: #1010.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #1212.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #1313.
Explore Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Las Montanas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Moreno Valley High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Walatowa Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1919.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #2020.
Taos Municipal Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Coral Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Red River Valley Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Roots & Wings Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Rank: #2626.
Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #2727.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 910 students
Rank: #2828.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #2929.
Horizon Academy West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #3030.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Rank: #3131.
Alice King Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #3232.
21st Century Public Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 1-8
| 393 students
Rank: #3333.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-9
| 189 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Sidney Gutierrez Middle School.
How many charter public schools are located in New Mexico?
104 charter public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico charter public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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