For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 557 students in 87102, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87102, NM are South Valley Prep, Washington Middle School and Abq Sign Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87102 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87102, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87102, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Park Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
87102, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Ecademy High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87102, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87102, NM include South Valley Prep, Washington Middle School and Abq Sign Language Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87102?
3 public middle schools are located in 87102.
What is the racial composition of students in 87102?
87102 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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