Best 87112 New Mexico Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,692 students in 87112, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87112, NM are Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Preparatory Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87112 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87112, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87112, NM Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87112 New Mexico

87112, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 87112, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87112, NM include Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Preparatory Learning Center.
How many public charter schools are located in 87112?
4 public charter schools are located in 87112.
What is the racial composition of students in 87112?
87112 public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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