For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 407 students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Sawmill Area are Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM include Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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