Top 10 Best Bernalillo County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 207 public schools serving 90,407 students in Bernalillo County, NM (there are 78 private schools, serving 12,002 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Desert Willow Family School and Eldorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Bernalillo County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Bernalillo County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Eldorado High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #44.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Double Eagle Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
North Star Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
La Cueva High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
San Antonito Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12555 N Hwy 14
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-3931
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Ridge Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1313.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1414.
Sandia High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #1515.
Explore Academy
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Onate Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
College And Career High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Early College Academy
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Nex Gen Academy
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #2121.
Eisenhower Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #2222.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2323.
Albuquerque High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #2424.
Ecademy
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Rank: #2525.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #2626.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2727.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2828.
Volcano Vista High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #2929.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3030.
Tierra Antigua Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8121 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3262
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #3131.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6504 Harper Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3232.
Horizon West
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3333.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bandelier Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Petroglyph Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5100 Marna Lynn Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
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Bernalillo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Cess High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
725 University Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 10-12
| 153 students
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 50880
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
25 La Madera Rd
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Grades: 8-11
| 43 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
7001wildwood Ln. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Grades: 7-10
| 214 students
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Grades: K-9
| 398 students
1900 Randolph Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Hcr 79, Box 9
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 25701
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Hcr 79, Box 7
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2333
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hcr 79, Box 80
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1900 Randolph Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
1404 Lead Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Grades: 7-10
| 77 students
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-11
| 182 students
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Desert Willow Family School and Eldorado High School.
How many public schools are located in Bernalillo County, NM?
207 public schools are located in Bernalillo County, NM.
What percentage of students in Bernalillo County, NM go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo County, NM?
Bernalillo County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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