Top 10 Best New Mexico Charter Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 61 charter public high schools serving 22,988 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 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average).
New Mexico charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, 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 73% 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 (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.
The Ask Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Explore Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Las Montanas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Moreno Valley High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Walatowa Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1616.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-9
| 189 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Taos Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1919.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
The Masters Program
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2323.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Grades: PK-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #2424.
Corrales International
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alma D'arte Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #2727.
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #2828.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #2929.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #3030.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #3131.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Rank: #3232.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #3434.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #3535.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 369 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?
61 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 73% 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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