For the 2024 school year, there are 29 alternative public middle schools serving 2,588 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked alternative public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle 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.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Otero County Prison
Alternative School
10 Mcgregor Range Rd
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-4884
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-4884
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe
Alternative School
4331 State Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roswell Corrections
Alternative School
578 West Chickasaw Rd
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springer Correctional Facility
Alternative School
201 Hwy 468
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 0 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
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in New Mexico include Desert Willow Family School, Los Lunas Family School and Coyote Willow Family School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in New Mexico?
29 alternative public middle schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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