For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,166 students in 87109, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,972 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 87109, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87109, NM are Nex Gen Academy, Cottonwood Classical Prep and New Mexico International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87109 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87109, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87109, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nex Gen Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
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
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
New Mexico International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Aces Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Explore Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #66.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6504 Harper Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Edmund G Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
The Great Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
87109, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bataan Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Career Academic & Technical Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
The Learning Community (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87109, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87109, NM include Nex Gen Academy, Cottonwood Classical Prep and New Mexico International School.
How many public schools are located in 87109?
9 public schools are located in 87109.
What percentage of students in 87109 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 87109 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87109?
87109 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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