Best Schools in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM has a total of 374 schools including 99 high schools, 53 middle schools and 205 elementary schools. A total of 141,910 students attend Albuquerque, NM schools. On average, schools in Albuquerque score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Albuquerque greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM has 99 high schools with 47,187 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Albuquerque score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Albuquerque greatly exceed expectations.
1. Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
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Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Cottonwood Classical Prep
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 759 Students
3. La Cueva High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
4. East Mountain High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
5. Nex Gen Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students
6. Early College Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
7. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 205 Students
8. Sandia High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
9. Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
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Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
10. College And Career High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM has 53 middle schools with 21,821 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Albuquerque score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Albuquerque greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bernalillo Middle
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
2. Solare Collegiate Charter School
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Solare Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students
3. Desert Ridge Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Los Alamos Middle
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Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students
5. Eisenhower Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
6. Roosevelt Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
7. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
8. Jefferson Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
9. Lincoln Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
10. Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
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Southwest Preparatory Learning Center • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM has 205 elementary schools with 64,343 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Albuquerque score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Albuquerque greatly exceed expectations.
1. Corona Elementary
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Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students
2. Altura Preparatory School
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Altura Preparatory School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
3. Cubero Elementary
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Grants-cibola County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 199 Students
4. Coral Community Charter
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
5. 21st Century Public Academy
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21st Century Public Academy • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 393 Students
6. Aces Technical High School
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Aces Technical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
7. Bernalillo Elementary
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Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students
8. Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
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Albuquerque Bilingual Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
9. Mountain Elementary
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Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
10. Pinon Elementary
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Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albuquerque, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albuquerque, NM has a total population of 916,528 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albuquerque, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Albuquerque, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albuquerque, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albuquerque, NM.
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