Serving 371 students in grades 1-8, 21st Century Public Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30% in NM)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
21st Century Public Academy's student population of 371 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of 21st Century Public Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
63%
Black
5%
2%
White
69%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are 21st Century Public Academy often compared to?
21st Century Public Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Classical Prep, Explore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend 21st Century Public Academy?
371 students attend 21st Century Public Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of 21st Century Public Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 21st Century Public Academy?
21st Century Public Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does 21st Century Public Academy offer ?
21st Century Public Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 21st Century Public Academy part of?
21st Century Public Academy is part of 21st Century Public Academy School District.
School Reviews
Review 21st Century Public Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
