Top 10 Best Albuquerque Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 204 public schools serving 87,491 students in Albuquerque, NM (there are 74 private schools, serving 11,860 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Albuquerque, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Coyote Willow Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Altura Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Double Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1010.
Nex Gen Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Desert Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Eisenhower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1313.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1414.
New Mexico International School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
La Cueva High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #1717.
Aces Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: #1818.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1919.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2020.
Onate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2121.
Bandelier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Explore Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: #2828.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2929.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #3030.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Coral Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #3333.
College And Career High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #3434.
Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #3535.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 910 students
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Albuquerque, New Mexico 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 2023)
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and Coyote Willow Family School.
How many public schools are located in Albuquerque?
204 public schools are located in Albuquerque.
What percentage of students in Albuquerque go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Albuquerque are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?

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