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

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 342 Students

2. Cottonwood Classical Prep

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 759 Students

3. La Cueva High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students

4. East Mountain High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students

5. Nex Gen Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students

6. Early College Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students

7. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 205 Students

8. Sandia High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students

9. Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students

10. College And Career High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students

2. Solare Collegiate Charter School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Solare Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students

3. Desert Ridge Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

4. Los Alamos Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students

5. Eisenhower Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

6. Roosevelt Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students

7. Tony Hillerman Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students

8. Jefferson Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students

9. Lincoln Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

10. Southwest Preparatory Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students

2. Altura Preparatory School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Altura Preparatory School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students

3. Cubero Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grants-cibola County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 199 Students

4. Coral Community Charter

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students

5. 21st Century Public Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

21st Century Public Academy • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 393 Students

6. Aces Technical High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aces Technical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students

7. Bernalillo Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students

8. Albuquerque Bilingual Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Albuquerque Bilingual Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students

9. Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students

10. Pinon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

141,910

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

D-

36.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,213 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Albuquerque, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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