For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public middle schools serving 33,389 students in Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Coyote Willow Family School and Desert Willow Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #1111.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,608 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Girard Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-9 | 1,117 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Gr: 1-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,138 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12015 Tivoli Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: K-9 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Gr: K-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Albuquerque, 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%
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Amy Biehl Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Bataan Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Cess High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
725 University Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 10-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Cien Aguas International (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
County Detention Cnt High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
P.o. Box 50880
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hogares Alternative High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Gr: 8-11 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
7001wildwood Ln. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Gr: 7-10 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Gr: K-9 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1900 Randolph Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
225 Griegos Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hcr 79, Box 9
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8
P.o. Box 25701
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Gr: 8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Hcr 79, Box 80
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8
1900 Randolph Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Sierra Alternative (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1404 Lead Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Gr: 7-10 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Coyote Willow Family School and Desert Willow Family School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albuquerque?
78 public middle schools are located in Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Albuquerque include: Robert F. Kennedy Charter vs. Jefferson Middle School, Hayes Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School, Tony Hillerman Middle School vs. James Monroe Middle School
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