For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in 87107, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM are Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Foothill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87107 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87107, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87107, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
87107, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 10-12
| 153 students
County Detention Cnt High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Hogares Alternative High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Grades: 8-11
| 43 students
225 Griegos Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM include Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Foothill High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87107?
9 public middle schools are located in 87107.
What is the racial composition of students in 87107?
87107 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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