For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,705 students in 87112, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 428 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 87112, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87112, NM are Onate Elementary School, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Abq School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87112 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87112, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87112, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 4-8
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Grant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Collet Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Matheson Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10809 Lexington Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1010.
Bellehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Princess Jeanne St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1111.
Mccollum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10900 San Jacinto St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Manzano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,365 students
Rank: #1313.
Chelwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12701 Constitution Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-5655
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-5655
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9717 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-4483
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-4483
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
87112, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
La Luz Del Monte Center (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Southwest Intermediate Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Southwest Primary Lerning Center (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
Southwest Secondary (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87112, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87112, NM include Onate Elementary School, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Abq School Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in 87112?
15 public schools are located in 87112.
What percentage of students in 87112 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 87112 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87112?
87112 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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