For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,800 students in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public school in Nor Este is La Cueva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque, NM include La Cueva High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Nor Este, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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