For the 2024 school year, there are 14 alternative public elementary schools serving 2,207 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico are Desert Willow Family School, Los Lunas Family School and Coyote Willow Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
The Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 99 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #77.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #88.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #1111.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
700 W Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-12
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unm Mimbres School
Alternative School
1001 Yale Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico include Desert Willow Family School, Los Lunas Family School and Coyote Willow Family School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in New Mexico?
14 alternative public elementary schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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