For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,362 students in 87122, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 87122, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87122, NM are Double Eagle Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and La Cueva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87122 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 87122, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87122, NM Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #55.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #66.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87122, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87122, NM include Double Eagle Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and La Cueva High School.
How many public schools are located in 87122, NM?
6 public schools are located in 87122, NM.
What percentage of students in 87122, NM go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 87122, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87122, NM?
87122, NM public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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