Top 5 Best 87020 New Mexico Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,095 students in 87020, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 87020, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87020 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 87020, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87020 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laguna-acoma High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87020, NM Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Laguna-acoma High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Grants High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87020 New Mexico

87020, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 87020, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87020, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87020?
6 public high schools are located in 87020.
What is the racial composition of students in 87020?
87020 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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