For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,109 students in 87110, NM (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,466 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 87110, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87110, NM are Desert Willow Family School, Freedom High School and New Futures High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87110 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87110, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87110, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Sandia High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #55.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 1-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3505 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Aztec Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10015 Robert Larnson
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 526-5900
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 526-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1010.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6316 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Zuni Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Claremont Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1313.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1414.
Ecademy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hodgin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Morningside Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9855
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9855
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1717.
Gov Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Hendrix Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9797
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9797
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Comanche Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1919.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Texas St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #2020.
Bel-air Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-4033
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-4033
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
87110, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amy Biehl Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87110, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87110, NM include Desert Willow Family School, Freedom High School and New Futures High School.
How many public schools are located in 87110?
20 public schools are located in 87110.
What percentage of students in 87110 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 87110 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87110?
87110 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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