For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 19,011 students in Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Cottonwood Classical Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-10 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
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
Gr: 1-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 Bridge Blvd Sw Suite #101
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: PK-10 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-9 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Northpoint Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
The Great Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sierra Alternative (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Cottonwood Classical Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Albuquerque?
54 public charter schools are located in Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Albuquerque include: El Camino Real Academy vs. Christine Duncan Heritage Academy, Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School vs. Abq School Of Excellence, Ace Leadership High School vs. Abq Charter Academy
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