Best New Mexico Charter Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 62 charter public high schools serving 23,085 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, The Ask Academy and Cottonwood Classical Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).
New Mexico charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mountain High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in New Mexico (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Gr: 6-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Walatowa Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Gr: K-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-9 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: K-9 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Gr: 4-10 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Gr: 4-12 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, The Ask Academy and Cottonwood Classical Prep.
How many charter public high schools are located in New Mexico?
62 charter public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico charter public high schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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