For the 2025 school year, there are 200 public schools serving 84,605 students in Albuquerque, NM (there are 73 private schools, serving 11,814 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Albuquerque, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Altura Preparatory 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
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Onate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Bandelier Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
College And Career High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #2929.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,608 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Amy Biehl Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Bataan Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Cess High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
725 University Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 10-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Cien Aguas International (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
County Detention Cnt High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
P.o. Box 50880
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Ecademy High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Gr: 9-12
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hogares Alternative High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Gr: 8-11 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
7001wildwood Ln. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Gr: 7-10 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Gr: K-9 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1900 Randolph Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
225 Griegos Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hcr 79, Box 9
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8
P.o. Box 25701
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Gr: 8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Hcr 79, Box 80
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8
1900 Randolph Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Sierra Alternative (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1404 Lead Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Gr: 7-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and North Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albuquerque?
200 public schools are located in Albuquerque.
What percentage of students in Albuquerque go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Albuquerque are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Albuquerque include: New Futures High School vs. Freedom High School, Tomasita Elementary School vs. Manzano Mesa Elementary School, Zia Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Elementary School
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