For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 477 students in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.30, which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM include Vision Quest Alternative Middle School and John Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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