For the 2023 school year, there are 97 charter public schools serving 29,338 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Cottonwood Classical Prep and East Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best New Mexico Charter Public Schools (2023)
School (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
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 782 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
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 292 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 Impala Ct
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-2223
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-2223
Grades: K-12
| 597 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #99.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Taos Academy
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 218 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E Aztec Avenue
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-7
| 409 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2660 Eastman Crossing Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Media Arts Collaborative Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
| 905 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 449 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
New America School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 264-7340
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 264-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1905 Mountain Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Grades: 6-12
| 246 students
Rank: #2424.
Aces Technical High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Menaul Blvd Nw Ste A444
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 506-1186
Grades: 6
| 45 students
Rank: #2525.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 4-8
| 351 students
Rank: #2626.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Llano Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #2727.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 504 students
Rank: #2828.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: #3030.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 622 students
Rank: #3131.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #3232.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Grades: 5-7
| 193 students
Rank: #3333.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked charter public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Cottonwood Classical Prep and East Mountain High School.
How many charter public schools are located in New Mexico?
97 charter public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico charter public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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