Top 5 Best 87109 New Mexico Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,424 students in 87109, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,939 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 87109, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87109, NM are Cottonwood Classical Prep, Explore Academy and Nex Gen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87109 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 87109, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87109, NM Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Academy
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #33.
Nex Gen Academy
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6504 Harper Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Edmund G Ross Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
The Great Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87109 New Mexico

87109, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Grades: K-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 87109, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87109, NM include Cottonwood Classical Prep, Explore Academy and Nex Gen Academy.
How many public schools are located in 87109, NM?
7 public schools are located in 87109, NM.
What percentage of students in 87109, NM go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 87109, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87109, NM?
87109, NM public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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