For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 alternative public elementary schools serving 1,957 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico are Coyote Willow Family School, Desert Willow Family School and Belen Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Belen Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 37 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1010.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1111.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-12
| 227 students
Rank: #1212.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Unm Mimbres School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1001 Yale Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in New Mexico include Coyote Willow Family School, Desert Willow Family School and Belen Family School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in New Mexico?
14 alternative public elementary schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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