For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,180 students in 87123, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 87123, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87123, NM are Gilbert L Sena Charter High School, Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Technology Leadership High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87123 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87123, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87123, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Elizabeth St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Technology Leadership High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 General Somervell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Tomasita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tomasita St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Apache Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Copper St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nmsbvi Albuquerque Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
801 Stephen Moody St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
87123, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Technology Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-11
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87123, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87123, NM include Gilbert L Sena Charter High School, Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Technology Leadership High School.
How many public schools are located in 87123?
8 public schools are located in 87123.
What percentage of students in 87123 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 87123 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87123?
87123 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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