Best Albuquerque Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 18,388 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 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-9 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Gr: 1-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Bridge Blvd Sw Suite #101
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: K-9 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
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%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
The Great Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Cess High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
725 University Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 10-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 62%
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
P.o. Box 50880
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Gr: 9-12
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Gr: 8-11 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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%
7001wildwood Ln. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Gr: 7-10 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Gr: K-9 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1900 Randolph Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
225 Griegos Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hcr 79, Box 9
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8
P.o. Box 25701
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Gr: 8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Hcr 79, Box 7
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2333
Gr: K-8
Hcr 79, Box 80
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8
1900 Randolph Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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%
1404 Lead Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Gr: 7-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?

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