For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,964 students in 87122, NM (there are , serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 87122, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87122, NM are Altura Preparatory School, North Star Elementary School and Double Eagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87122 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87122, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87122, NM Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87122, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87122, NM include Altura Preparatory School, North Star Elementary School and Double Eagle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87122?
5 public schools are located in 87122.
What percentage of students in 87122 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 87122 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87122?
87122 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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