For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public school in Southwest Skies is La Academia De Esperanza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (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 Southwest Skies, Albuquerque, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts
Charter School
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 681-3536
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 681-3536
Gr: K-7 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque, NM include La Academia De Esperanza.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Southwest Skies, 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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