For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,576 students in 87105, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87105, NM are Vision Quest Alternative Middle School, Solare Collegiate Charter School and South Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87105 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87105, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87105, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Ernie Pyle Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Valdora Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Polk Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Raymac Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87105, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87105, NM include Vision Quest Alternative Middle School, Solare Collegiate Charter School and South Valley Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87105?
8 public middle schools are located in 87105.
What is the racial composition of students in 87105?
87105 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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