For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 special education public high schools serving 249 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked special education public high schools in New Mexico are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Highland Autism Center and Nm School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average).
New Mexico special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nm School For The Deaf, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Continuation School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5100 2nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked special education public high schools in New Mexico include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Highland Autism Center and Nm School For The Deaf.
How many special education public high schools are located in New Mexico?
5 special education public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico special education public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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