Top 10 Best New Mexico Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 blue ribbon public schools serving 11,784 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Wood-gormley Elementary School and Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Anansi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
East Mountain High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Texico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #1010.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Cloudcroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #1313.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bluewater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Logan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #1616.
Holloman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1717.
Pinon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #1818.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1919.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 910 students
Rank: #2020.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 351 students
Rank: #2121.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #2222.
Dora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #2323.
Nm School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #2424.
Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2525.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2626.
Melrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Anthony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #2929.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Griegos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4040 San Isidro Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3232.
Berrendo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #3333.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 341 students
Rank: #3434.
Texico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #3535.
Tatum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Wood-gormley Elementary School and Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in New Mexico?
39 blue ribbon public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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