For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,627 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 11% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87105, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Ernie Pyle Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Valdora Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Polk Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Raymac Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
87105, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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