For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 782 students in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Ladera West are Horizon Academy West and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM include Horizon Academy West and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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