Alice King Community School

Alice King Community School serves 409 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Albuquerque, offering a charter school alternative with strong academic results. The school ranks impressively at #68 out of 874 New Mexico schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide with a solid 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, Alice King maintains an excellent 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention than many traditional public schools.

Academic performance shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 51% of students score proficient or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents more opportunities for growth, with 30% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's location on Mountain Road NE places it in a stable middle-class neighborhood where the median household income reaches $61,158 and 38% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 13.7%, with median home values around $237,400, reflecting the community's investment in education and family stability. As a charter school in Albuquerque's large urban setting, Alice King Community School provides families with an alternative educational approach while maintaining strong academic standards that consistently outperform state averages.

Alice King Community School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.