For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,306 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Mesa are George I Sanchez and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, 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 95% 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 Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #22.
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 2,055 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM include George I Sanchez and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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