Mountain Mahogany Community School

Mountain Mahogany Community School is a charter school in Albuquerque serving 225 students across kindergarten through eighth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — rated Exceptional — ranking third among 189 Albuquerque public schools and twentieth out of 864 schools statewide. That positions it among New Mexico's top 2%, a level of performance rarely seen at any grade configuration.

The growth score of 9.7/10 is particularly striking. It reflects the pace at which students are advancing relative to academic peers across the state — not just where students score, but how quickly they're improving. The academic score of 8.6/10 confirms the foundation is strong.

A student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 gives each student more direct instructional time than most New Mexico schools can provide, a structural advantage that likely contributes to both metrics. At 225 students, Mountain Mahogany is intentionally small. That scale keeps the school personal and focused.

For families comparing Albuquerque's charter options, the combination of top-tier growth and a compact learning environment makes this one of the stronger cases in the city.

Mountain Mahogany 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.