Best Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County, NM has 267 public schools (48 high, 36 middle, 145 elementary) serving 108,780 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Bernalillo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
The top high schools in Bernalillo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
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Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Early College Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. East Mountain High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
4. La Cueva High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
5. Amy Biehl Charter High School
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Amy Biehl Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
6. College And Career High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
7. Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
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Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
8. Nex Gen Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students
9. Rio Rancho High
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
10. Southwest Secondary Learning Center
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Southwest Secondary Learning Center • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
The top middle schools in Bernalillo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eisenhower Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Desert Ridge Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
3. Roosevelt Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Rio Rancho Middle School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
5. Edgewood Middle
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Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
6. Lincoln Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
7. Hoover Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
8. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
9. Jefferson Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
10. Cleveland Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
The top elementary schools in Bernalillo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altura Preparatory School
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Altura Preparatory School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
2. Desert Willow Family School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 294 Students
3. Double Eagle Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
4. New Mexico International School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students
5. North Star Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
6. Coyote Willow Family School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 279 Students
7. S. Y. Jackson Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
8. Georgia O'keeffe Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
9. Hubert H Humphrey Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
10. Dennis Chavez Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 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.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
How many schools are in Bernalillo County, NM?
Bernalillo County, NM has 267 public schools: 48 high schools, 36 middle schools and 145 elementary schools, serving 108,780 students in total.
How do schools in Bernalillo County perform on state tests?
On average, 267 schools in Bernalillo County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Bernalillo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bernalillo County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bernalillo County
4 places in Bernalillo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Albuquerque (183)
- Los Ranchos De Albuquerque (2)
- Sandia Park (2)
- Tijeras (2)
School districts (1)
- Albuquerque (172 schools)