For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,496 students in 87104, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 621 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 87104, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87104, NM are Montessori Of The Rio Grande, Tierra Adentro and Duranes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87104 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87104, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87104, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Tierra Adentro
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Duranes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2436 Zickert Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2017
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2017
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Reginald Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Mountain Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2008
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Native American Community Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Ace Leadership High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87104, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87104, NM include Montessori Of The Rio Grande, Tierra Adentro and Duranes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87104?
6 public schools are located in 87104.
What percentage of students in 87104 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 87104 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87104?
87104 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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