For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,296 students in 87102, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87102, NM are Amy Biehl Charter High School, Abq Charter Academy and South Valley Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87102 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in 87102, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87102, NM Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 87102, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87102, NM include Amy Biehl Charter High School, Abq Charter Academy and South Valley Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 87102?
5 public charter schools are located in 87102.
What is the racial composition of students in 87102?
87102 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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