6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico

242 schools · 131 Elementary · 30 Middle · 49 High · 32 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 194

Private: 48

Districts: 28

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Estimated Scores: 20%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $70,523
Median home value: $290,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 59%

How Albuquerque compares

New Mexico rank

#24 of 79

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New Mexico avg (6.3)

Median household income

$71k

122% of New Mexico median

Schools in this city

231

About Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is one of the larger public school markets in the Southwest, with 190 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The city average sits at 6.6 out of 10 — a useful anchor for families calibrating expectations — and 79 schools, or 42% of the field, clear the 7-out-of-10 mark, meaning a meaningful share of options land in solidly above-average territory. That spread gives parents real choices, but it also means school selection matters: the gap between the strongest and weakest schools here is substantial.

At the top of the rankings, Montessori of the Rio Grande leads the city with a 9.5, the highest score among all 190 ranked schools. It's joined by a cluster of high-performing elementaries — Coyote Willow Family School (9.4), Monte Vista Elementary (9.3), Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary (9.2), and Bandelier Elementary (9.1) — that all score well above the city average. The concentration of top performers at the elementary level is notable. Parents with school-age children in the early grades have access to genuinely strong options, with five schools scoring 9.1 or above.

Albuquerque Público Schools is the dominant district, serving the vast majority of students across the metro. Charter schools play a significant role in the high-performance tier — Montessori of the Rio Grande and Coyote Willow both operate outside the traditional district structure, which means enrollment often requires an active application and may involve a lottery.

For families starting their search, the practical takeaway is this: filter first to the 42% of schools above a 7, then layer in location, grade level, and school model. The top five elementaries are geographically distributed across the metro rather than concentrated in one neighborhood, so proximity varies. Charter waitlists in Albuquerque fill quickly; families eyeing Montessori of the Rio Grande or Coyote Willow should research application windows well in advance. At the middle and high school levels, the field is more variable, making MySchoolScout's per-school data an essential tool for comparing individual campuses before committing to a neighborhood or district transfer.

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Elementary Schools

131 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE 219 students · Kindergarten–5th	219	Kindergarten–5th	9.2
2	MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY 384 students · Kindergarten–5th	384	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
3	MOUNTAIN MAHOGANY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 225 students · Kindergarten–8th	225	Kindergarten–8th	9.0
4	ALVARADO ELEMENTARY 274 students · Pre-K–5th	274	Pre-K–5th	8.8
5	BANDELIER ELEMENTARY 421 students · Kindergarten–5th	421	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
6	LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY 181 students · Kindergarten–5th	181	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
7	GEORGIA O'KEEFFE ELEMENTARY 505 students · Kindergarten–5th	505	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
8	21ST CENTURY PUBLIC ACADEMY 378 students · 1st–8th	378	1st–8th	8.7
9	NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 401 students · Kindergarten–8th	401	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
10	COYOTE WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL 284 students · Kindergarten–8th	284	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
11	MARIE M HUGHES ELEMENTARY 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	8.5
12	CORONADO ELEMENTARY 301 students · Kindergarten–5th	301	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
13	OSUNA ELEMENTARY 440 students · Kindergarten–5th	440	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
14	ZIA ELEMENTARY 231 students · Pre-K–5th	231	Pre-K–5th	8.3
15	SUNSET VIEW ELEMENTARY 415 students · Kindergarten–5th	415	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
16	ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 259 students · Kindergarten–5th	259	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
17	LOS PADILLAS ELEMENTARY 205 students · Pre-K–6th	205	Pre-K–6th	8.1
18	Isleta Elementary School 99 students · Kindergarten–6th	99	Kindergarten–6th	8.1
19	CHAMIZA ELEMENTARY 269 students · Kindergarten–5th	269	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
20	ALICE KING COMMUNITY SCHOOL 409 students · Kindergarten–8th	409	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
21	RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 141 students · Kindergarten–7th	141	Kindergarten–7th	7.9
22	COMANCHE ELEMENTARY 339 students · Pre-K–5th	339	Pre-K–5th	7.8
23	DURANES ELEMENTARY 146 students · Pre-K–6th	146	Pre-K–6th	7.8
24	MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY 274 students · Pre-K–5th	274	Pre-K–5th	7.8
25	VENTANA RANCH ELEMENTARY 617 students · Pre-K–5th	617	Pre-K–5th	7.8

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26	NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY 535 students · Kindergarten–5th	535	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
27	TRES VOLCANES COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL 937 students · Kindergarten–8th	937	Kindergarten–8th	7.7
28	MITCHELL ELEMENTARY 253 students · Kindergarten–5th	253	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
29	PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	7.6
30	MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 444 students · Kindergarten–8th	444	Kindergarten–8th	7.6
31	DOUBLE EAGLE ELEMENTARY 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	7.5
32	ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL 192 students · Kindergarten–5th	192	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
33	ADOBE ACRES ELEMENTARY 311 students · Pre-K–5th	311	Pre-K–5th	7.4
34	SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	7.4
35	ECADEMY K-8 632 students · Kindergarten–8th	632	Kindergarten–8th	7.4
36	ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 408 students · Pre-K–8th	408	Pre-K–8th	7.4
37	NAVAJO ELEMENTARY 357 students · Pre-K–5th	357	Pre-K–5th	7.3
38	ZUNI ELEMENTARY 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	7.3
39	HUBERT H HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY 466 students · Pre-K–5th	466	Pre-K–5th	7.3
40	ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY 205 students · Pre-K–5th	205	Pre-K–5th	7.2
41	ONATE ELEMENTARY 267 students · Pre-K–5th	267	Pre-K–5th	7.2
42	S. Y. JACKSON ELEMENTARY 527 students · Kindergarten–5th	527	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
43	MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	7.0
44	HODGIN ELEMENTARY 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	6.9
45	MATHESON PARK ELEMENTARY 164 students · Pre-K–5th	164	Pre-K–5th	6.9
46	CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL 419 students · Kindergarten–8th	419	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
47	CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	6.8
48	INEZ ELEMENTARY 300 students · Pre-K–5th	300	Pre-K–5th	6.8
49	WHERRY ELEMENTARY 244 students · Pre-K–5th	244	Pre-K–5th	6.8
50	EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY 364 students · Pre-K–5th	364	Pre-K–5th	6.8
51	EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY 348 students · 3rd–5th	348	3rd–5th	6.8
52	HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY 443 students · Pre-K–2nd	443	Pre-K–2nd	6.8
53	GEORGE I SANCHEZ 1,099 students · Pre-K–8th	1,099	Pre-K–8th	6.8
54	MONTEZUMA ELEMENTARY 332 students · Pre-K–5th	332	Pre-K–5th	6.7
55	WHITTIER ELEMENTARY 289 students · Pre-K–5th	289	Pre-K–5th	6.7
56	COCHITI ELEMENTARY 196 students · Pre-K–5th	196	Pre-K–5th	6.6
57	DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL 295 students · Kindergarten–8th	295	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
58	SEVEN BAR ELEMENTARY 495 students · Kindergarten–5th	495	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
59	REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY 174 students · Pre-K–5th	174	Pre-K–5th	6.5
60	DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY 578 students · Pre-K–5th	578	Pre-K–5th	6.5
61	HORIZON ACADEMY WEST 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	6.5
62	KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY 365 students · Pre-K–6th	365	Pre-K–6th	6.4
63	RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	6.4
64	GOV BENT ELEMENTARY 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	6.3
65	JOHN BAKER ELEMENTARY 427 students · Kindergarten–5th	427	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
66	BELLEHAVEN ELEMENTARY 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	6.2
67	CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	6.2
68	APACHE ELEMENTARY 332 students · Pre-K–5th	332	Pre-K–5th	6.1
69	PETROGLYPH ELEMENTARY 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	6.1
70	EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY 132 students · Pre-K–5th	132	Pre-K–5th	6.1
71	HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY 320 students · Pre-K–5th	320	Pre-K–5th	6.0
72	SUSIE RAYOS MARMON ELEMENTARY 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	6.0
73	SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	5.9
74	MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	5.9
75	BARCELONA ELEMENTARY 222 students · Pre-K–6th	222	Pre-K–6th	5.8
76	TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY 741 students · Kindergarten–5th	741	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
77	CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY 337 students · Kindergarten–5th	337	Kindergarten–5th	5.7
78	DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY 313 students · Pre-K–5th	313	Pre-K–5th	5.7
79	GRIEGOS ELEMENTARY 234 students · Kindergarten–5th	234	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
80	MISSION AVENUE ELEMENTARY 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	5.5
81	COLLET PARK ELEMENTARY 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	5.4
82	MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY 232 students · Pre-K–5th	232	Pre-K–5th	5.4
83	SANDIA BASE ELEMENTARY 298 students · Pre-K–6th	298	Pre-K–6th	5.4
84	CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY 431 students · Pre-K–8th	431	Pre-K–8th	5.4
85	BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY 245 students · Pre-K–5th	245	Pre-K–5th	5.3
86	EAST SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	5.2
87	JANET KAHN FINE ARTS ACADEMY 322 students · Pre-K–6th	322	Pre-K–6th	5.2
88	ARROYO DEL OSO ELEMENTARY 294 students · Pre-K–5th	294	Pre-K–5th	5.1
89	LAVALAND ELEMENTARY 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	5.1
90	LOWELL ELEMENTARY 216 students · Pre-K–5th	216	Pre-K–5th	5.1
91	PAJARITO ELEMENTARY 336 students · Pre-K–6th	336	Pre-K–6th	5.0
92	MCCOLLUM ELEMENTARY 277 students · Pre-K–5th	277	Pre-K–5th	4.9
93	LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY 153 students · Kindergarten–5th	153	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
94	LOS RANCHOS ELEMENTARY 209 students · Pre-K–5th	209	Pre-K–5th	4.8
95	MARYANN BINFORD ELEMENTARY 438 students · Pre-K–5th	438	Pre-K–5th	4.8
96	ATRISCO ELEMENTARY 206 students · Pre-K–5th	206	Pre-K–5th	4.7
97	EMERSON ELEMENTARY 284 students · Pre-K–5th	284	Pre-K–5th	4.7
98	VALLE VISTA ELEMENTARY 279 students · Pre-K–5th	279	Pre-K–5th	4.7
99	ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY 370 students · Pre-K–5th	370	Pre-K–5th	4.6
100	TOMASITA ELEMENTARY 209 students · Pre-K–5th	209	Pre-K–5th	4.5
101	CORAL COMMUNITY CHARTER 241 students · Pre-K–8th	241	Pre-K–8th	4.5
102	KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY 187 students · Pre-K–5th	187	Pre-K–5th	4.4
103	LA MESA ELEMENTARY 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	3.6
104	WILLIAM W & JOSEPHINE DORN CHARTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL 49 students · Kindergarten–5th	49	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
105	ARMIJO ELEMENTARY 254 students · Pre-K–5th	254	Pre-K–5th	3.4
Private Schools 26 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ESCUELA DEL SOL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 84 students · Pre-K–8th	84	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ALBUQUERQUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 81 students · Pre-K–8th	81	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	MONTESSORI ONE Private 69 students · Pre-K–5th	69	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	MONTESSORI ONE Private 69 students · Pre-K–5th	69	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
5	MOUNTAIN VIEW PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 60 students · Kindergarten–5th	60	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
6	ALBUQUERQUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 81 students · Pre-K–8th	81	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–8th	127	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	MANZANO DAY SCHOOL Private 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
9	ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 407 students · Pre-K–8th	407	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 158 students · Pre-K–8th	158	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 168 students · Pre-K–8th	168	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 117 students · Pre-K–8th	117	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	EASTERN HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 98 students · Pre-K–8th	98	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	ST CHARLES BORROMEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 93 students · Pre-K–8th	93	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	CROSS OF HOPE SCHOOL Private 64 students · Pre-K–5th	64	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
16	SAN FELIPE DE NERI SCHOOL Private 156 students · Pre-K–8th	156	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	ST MARY'S SCHOOL Private 268 students · Pre-K–8th	268	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	SUNSET MESA SCHOOL Private 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
19	ST THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 165 students · Kindergarten–8th	165	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
20	SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Private 57 students · Kindergarten–8th	57	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	WESTERN HEIGHTS LEARNING CENTER Private 62 students · Pre-K–5th	62	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
22	CRESTVIEW SDA ACADEMY Private 53 students · Kindergarten–8th	53	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
23	CONGREGATION ALBERT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Private 13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	13	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
24	MOUNTAIN VIEW MONTESSORI Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
25	SANDIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALBUQUERQUE Private 22 students · Pre-K–5th	22	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
26	OUR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 3 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	3	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

30 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JEFFERSON MIDDLE 606 students · 6th–8th	606	6th–8th	8.7
2	VOZ COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 83 students · 6th–8th	83	6th–8th	8.5
3	EISENHOWER MIDDLE 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	8.3
4	DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE 788 students · 6th–8th	788	6th–8th	8.3
5	MADISON MIDDLE 565 students · 6th–8th	565	6th–8th	8.2
6	CLEVELAND MIDDLE 509 students · 6th–8th	509	6th–8th	8.2
7	GRANT MIDDLE 300 students · 6th–8th	300	6th–8th	8.1
8	L.B. JOHNSON MIDDLE 571 students · 6th–8th	571	6th–8th	8.1
9	TAFT MIDDLE 267 students · 6th–8th	267	6th–8th	8.1
10	HOOVER MIDDLE 380 students · 6th–8th	380	6th–8th	8.0
11	TONY HILLERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 939 students · 6th–8th	939	6th–8th	8.0
12	JACKSON MIDDLE 371 students · 6th–8th	371	6th–8th	7.8
13	JAMES MONROE MIDDLE 659 students · 6th–8th	659	6th–8th	7.3
14	KENNEDY MIDDLE 308 students · 6th–8th	308	6th–8th	7.0
15	SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER 157 students · 4th–8th	157	4th–8th	7.0
16	TRUMAN MIDDLE 573 students · 6th–8th	573	6th–8th	6.9
17	ERNIE PYLE MIDDLE 415 students · 6th–8th	415	6th–8th	6.4
18	HAYES MIDDLE 363 students · 6th–8th	363	6th–8th	6.3
19	WILSON MIDDLE 373 students · 6th–8th	373	6th–8th	6.1
20	MCKINLEY MIDDLE 468 students · 6th–8th	468	6th–8th	6.0
21	GARFIELD MIDDLE 303 students · 6th–8th	303	6th–8th	5.9
22	HARRISON MIDDLE 308 students · 6th–8th	308	6th–8th	5.9
23	WASHINGTON MIDDLE 270 students · 6th–8th	270	6th–8th	5.9
24	SOLARE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL 295 students · 5th–8th	295	5th–8th	5.8
25	VAN BUREN MIDDLE 331 students · 6th–8th	331	6th–8th	5.6

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26	JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE 471 students · 6th–8th	471	6th–8th	5.5
27	POLK MIDDLE 256 students · 6th–8th	256	6th–8th	5.3
28	JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE 413 students · 6th–8th	413	6th–8th	4.9
29	SOUTH VALLEY PREP 141 students · 6th–8th	141	6th–8th	4.6
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MOUNTAIN VIEW MENNONITE SCHOOL Private 6 students · 2nd–8th	6	2nd–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

49 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	NEW MEXICO ACADEMY FOR THE MEDIA ARTS 150 students · 6th–12th	150	6th–12th	8.6
2	SANDIA HIGH 1,672 students · 9th–12th	1,672	9th–12th	8.4
3	ALBUQUERQUE HIGH 1,683 students · 9th–12th	1,683	9th–12th	8.3
4	AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 212 students · 9th–12th	212	9th–12th	8.1
5	NEW FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL 67 students · 7th–12th	67	7th–12th	8.0
6	LA CUEVA HIGH 1,831 students · 9th–12th	1,831	9th–12th	8.0
7	FREEDOM HIGH 98 students · 9th–12th	98	9th–12th	7.9
8	SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL 64 students · 9th–12th	64	9th–12th	7.9
9	AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY 32 students · 9th–12th	32	9th–12th	7.7
10	FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL 34 students · 6th–12th	34	6th–12th	7.7
11	VOLCANO VISTA HIGH 2,177 students · 9th–12th	2,177	9th–12th	7.6
12	ALBUQUERQUE INSTITUTE OF MATH & SCIENCE 310 students · 6th–12th	310	6th–12th	7.4
13	TIERRA ADENTRO 258 students · 6th–12th	258	6th–12th	7.1
14	NEX GEN ACADEMY 209 students · 9th–12th	209	9th–12th	7.0
15	CIBOLA HIGH 1,622 students · 9th–12th	1,622	9th–12th	6.9
16	ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HS 2,055 students · 9th–12th	2,055	9th–12th	6.8
17	WEST MESA HIGH 1,612 students · 9th–12th	1,612	9th–12th	6.6
18	EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 221 students · 9th–12th	221	9th–12th	6.6
19	GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HS 158 students · 9th–12th	158	9th–12th	6.5
20	SW AERONAUTICS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY 306 students · 6th–12th	306	6th–12th	6.5
21	VALLEY HIGH 1,012 students · 9th–12th	1,012	9th–12th	6.4
22	SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY 620 students · 6th–12th	620	6th–12th	6.2
23	SOUTHWEST SECONDARY LEARNING CENTER 145 students · 9th–12th	145	9th–12th	6.2
24	PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS 448 students · 6th–12th	448	6th–12th	6.1
25	HIGHLAND HIGH 1,169 students · 9th–12th	1,169	9th–12th	6.0

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26	MARK ARMIJO ACADEMY 220 students · 9th–12th	220	9th–12th	5.9
27	ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 253 students · 9th–12th	253	9th–12th	5.8
28	CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY SCHOOL 183 students · 9th–12th	183	9th–12th	5.8
29	THE GREAT ACADEMY 105 students · 6th–12th	105	6th–12th	5.8
30	GORDON BERNELL CHARTER 180 students · 9th–12th	180	9th–12th	5.6
31	ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER 351 students · 6th–12th	351	6th–12th	5.5
32	SIEMBRA LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 359 students · 9th–12th	359	9th–12th	5.5
33	DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY 329 students · 7th–12th	329	7th–12th	5.3
34	RIO GRANDE HIGH 1,500 students · 9th–12th	1,500	9th–12th	5.2
35	LA ACADEMIA DE ESPERANZA 237 students · 6th–12th	237	6th–12th	5.2
36	ALBUQUERQUE TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER 125 students · 9th–12th	125	9th–12th	5.2
37	TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 315 students · 9th–12th	315	9th–12th	5.2
38	LOS PUENTES CHARTER 102 students · 7th–12th	102	7th–12th	5.0
39	DEL NORTE HIGH 1,066 students · 9th–12th	1,066	9th–12th	4.7
40	COLLEGE AND CAREER HIGH SCHOOL 268 students · 9th–12th	268	9th–12th	4.4
41	ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY 348 students · 9th–12th	348	9th–12th	4.3
42	HEALTH LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 226 students · 9th–12th	226	9th–12th	4.3
43	NEW AMERICA SCHOOL 168 students · 9th–12th	168	9th–12th	3.6
44	SEQUOYAH 10 students · 6th–12th	10	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SANDIA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 514 students · 6th–12th	514	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	BOSQUE SCHOOL Private 434 students · 6th–12th	434	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY Private 1,163 students · 6th–12th	1,163	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL Private 498 students · 9th–12th	498	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-HIGH Private 364 students · 9th–12th	364	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

32 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ACES TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOL 161 students · Kindergarten–9th	161	Kindergarten–9th	8.8
2	ELDORADO HIGH 1,608 students · Pre-K–12th	1,608	Pre-K–12th	8.3
3	THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT MESA DEL SOL 341 students · Pre-K–12th	341	Pre-K–12th	7.8
4	MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS 1.0 1,138 students · Pre-K–12th	1,138	Pre-K–12th	7.2
5	EXPLORE ACADEMY 1,354 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,354	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
6	ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY 146 students · Kindergarten–12th	146	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
7	MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS 2.0 1,117 students · Pre-K–9th	1,117	Pre-K–9th	6.4
8	CORRALES INTERNATIONAL 255 students · Kindergarten–12th	255	Kindergarten–12th	5.9
9	ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 942 students · Kindergarten–12th	942	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
10	EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY 320 students · Kindergarten–12th	320	Kindergarten–12th	5.2
11	MANZANO HIGH 1,217 students · Pre-K–12th	1,217	Pre-K–12th	5.0
12	NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY 436 students · Kindergarten–12th	436	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
13	ECADEMY 1,035 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,035	Kindergarten–12th	4.8
14	UNM MIMBRES SCHOOL 14 students · Pre-K–12th	14	Pre-K–12th	—
15	CONTINUATION SCHOOL 15 students · Pre-K–12th	15	Pre-K–12th	—
16	HIGHLAND AUTISM CENTER 15 students · Pre-K–12th	15	Pre-K–12th	—
Private Schools 16 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PARADISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 98 students · Kindergarten–12th	98	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	DLD SYCAMORE SCHOOL Private 60 students · 2nd–12th	60	2nd–12th	Not Rated
3	SALAM ACADEMY Private 97 students · Pre-K–12th	97	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	OAK GROVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Private 369 students · Pre-K–12th	369	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 162 students · Pre-K–11th	162	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
6	DESIGN FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCES SCHOOL Private 56 students · 2nd–12th	56	2nd–12th	Not Rated
7	SALAM ACADEMY Private 98 students · Pre-K–12th	98	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	AXIOM CHRISTIAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 43 students · Kindergarten–12th	43	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
9	ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 51 students · Pre-K–11th	51	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated

Show 7 more other schools

10	LEGACY ACADEMY Private 331 students · Pre-K–12th	331	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
11	TOWER ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 46 students · Pre-K–12th	46	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 83 students · Kindergarten–12th	83	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
13	ACTON ALBUQUERQUE Private 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-ELEMENTARY Private 1,211 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,211	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	PATHWAYS ACADEMY Private 17 students · Kindergarten–12th	17	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
16	PATHWAYS ACADEMY Private 17 students · Kindergarten–12th	17	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico · 242 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 17 ZIP codes

Median Income

$70,523

Median Home Value

$290,500

Median Rent

$1,194/mo

Population

651,131

College Educated

41%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Community Profile

Albuquerque has a median household income of $70,523. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $290,500, with a median rent of $1,194/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.7%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: New Mexico
Total Schools: 242
Elementary: 131
Middle: 30
High: 49
Districts: 28
Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Resources

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School Districts (28)

JUVENILE JUSTICE

3 schools · 66 students

SEQUOYAH

1 school · 10 students

UNM MIMBRES SCHOOL

1 school · 14 students

ALBUQUERQUE

174 schools · 76,756 students

HORIZON ACADEMY WEST

1 school · 524 students

NEW MEXICO ACADEMY FOR THE MEDIA ARTS

1 school · 150 students

CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY SCHOOL

1 school · 183 students

SOUTH VALLEY PREP

1 school · 141 students

ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

1 school · 942 students

ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

1 school · 146 students

TIERRA ADENTRO

1 school · 258 students

ALBUQUERQUE INSTITUTE OF MATH & SCIENCE

1 school · 310 students

AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

1 school · 212 students

ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY

1 school · 408 students

MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1 school · 444 students

SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER

1 school · 157 students

SOUTHWEST SECONDARY LEARNING CENTER

1 school · 145 students

THE GREAT ACADEMY

1 school · 105 students

MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS

2 schools · 2,255 students

SW AERONAUTICS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

1 school · 306 students

EXPLORE ACADEMY

1 school · 1,354 students

ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

1 school · 259 students

ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 192 students

SOLARE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 295 students

ACES TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 161 students

21ST CENTURY PUBLIC ACADEMY

1 school · 378 students

RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

1 school · 141 students

Isleta Elementary School

1 school · 99 students

Nearby Cities

Los Ranchos De Albuquerque (2 schools)

6 mi

Corrales (4 schools)

10 mi

Rio Rancho (25 schools)

13 mi

Tijeras (3 schools)

13 mi

Bernalillo (7 schools)

18 mi

Sandia Park (2 schools)

17 mi

Los Lunas (18 schools)

San Felipe Pue (1 school)

24 mi

Moriarty (3 schools)

23 mi

Zia Pueblo (1 school)

Tohajiilee (1 school)

28 mi

Other Major Cities in New Mexico

Top metros statewide by school count.

Santa Fe 60 schools Las Cruces 50 schools Farmington 29 schools Roswell 25 schools Gallup 22 schools

Featured Rankings

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico

How many schools are in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Albuquerque has 242 schools, including 194 public and 48 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Albuquerque is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The top-ranked school in Albuquerque on MySchoolScout is Montessori of the Rio Grande with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The top-ranked elementary school in Albuquerque on MySchoolScout is Montessori of the Rio Grande with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The top-ranked middle school in Albuquerque on MySchoolScout is Jefferson Middle with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The top-ranked high school in Albuquerque on MySchoolScout is New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Albuquerque is served by 28 school districts: Juvenile Justice, Sequoyah, Unm Mimbres School, Albuquerque, Horizon Academy West, New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts, Cesar Chavez Community School, South Valley Prep, Abq School of Excellence, Abq Sign Language Academy, Tierra Adentro, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, Amy Biehl Charter High School, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy, Montessori Elementary School, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, Southwest Secondary Learning Center, The Great Academy, Mission Achievement and Success, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy, Explore Academy, Altura Preparatory School, Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School, Solare Collegiate Charter School, Aces Technical Charter School, 21st Century Public Academy, Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts, Isleta Elementary School.

What is the education level in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

According to Census data, 41% of adults in Albuquerque have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The median household income in Albuquerque is approximately $70,523 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Yes, Albuquerque has 48 private schools alongside 194 public schools. The top-rated private school is Escuela Del Sol Montessori School with a score of 8.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Albuquerque is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.