For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,156 students in 87110, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87110, NM are Desert Willow Family School, New Futures High School and Alice King Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87110 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87110, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87110, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #66.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #77.
Ecademy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #88.
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: #99.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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
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 middle schools in 87110, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87110, NM include Desert Willow Family School, New Futures High School and Alice King Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87110?
9 public middle schools are located in 87110.
What is the racial composition of students in 87110?
87110 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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