For the 2025 school year, there are 62 charter public high schools serving 23,085 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, The Ask Academy and East Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).
New Mexico charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Public Academy For Performing Arts, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Aces Technical 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-9
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Explore Academy
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
| 1,354 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High 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
| 158 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Walatowa Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1313.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1414.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
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
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
Abq School Of Excellence
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
| 942 students
Rank: #1616.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1717.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 4-10
| 343 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 247 students
Rank: #2020.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #2121.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #2424.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Grades: PK-9
| 1,117 students
Rank: #2525.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Grades: PK-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #2626.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #2929.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #3030.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
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
| 145 students
Rank: #3131.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #3232.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: #3333.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 258 students
Rank: #3535.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked charter public high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, The Ask Academy and East Mountain High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in New Mexico?
62 charter public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico charter public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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