For the 2024 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public high schools serving 2,623 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Early College High School and East Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 61% statewide average).
New Mexico blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Texico High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 855 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Early College High School and East Mountain High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Mexico?
8 blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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