For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 782 students in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public charter 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM include Horizon Academy West and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Ladera West, Albuquerque?
2 public charter 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 charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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