Best Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County, NM has a total of 263 schools including 73 high schools, 33 middle schools and 142 elementary schools. A total of 101,026 students attend Bernalillo County, NM schools. On average, schools in Bernalillo County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bernalillo County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County, NM has 73 high schools with 34,169 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 Bernalillo County score 54% 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 Bernalillo County 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. Sandia High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
8. Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
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Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
9. College And Career High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
10. Albuquerque High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County, NM has 33 middle schools with 14,154 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 Bernalillo County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bernalillo County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Solare Collegiate Charter School
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Solare Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students
2. Desert Ridge Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
3. Eisenhower Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
4. Roosevelt Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
6. Jefferson Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
7. Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
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Southwest Preparatory Learning Center • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 149 Students
8. Madison Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
9. James Monroe Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
10. Hoover Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County, NM has 142 elementary schools with 44,995 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 Bernalillo County score 48% 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 Bernalillo County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Altura Preparatory School
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Altura Preparatory School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
2. Coral Community Charter
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
3. 21st Century Public Academy
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21st Century Public Academy • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 393 Students
4. Aces Technical High School
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Aces Technical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
5. Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
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Albuquerque Bilingual Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
6. Our Montessori School
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Our Montessori School • Private • Grades KG • 3 Students
7. San Antonito Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
8. North Star Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
9. Double Eagle Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
10. Hubert H Humphrey Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bernalillo County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bernalillo County, NM has a total population of 676,444 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bernalillo County, 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 Bernalillo County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bernalillo County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bernalillo County, NM.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bernalillo County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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