For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,295 students in 87114, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM are Coyote Willow Family School, Tony Hillerman Middle School and James Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87114 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87114, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87114, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM include Coyote Willow Family School, Tony Hillerman Middle School and James Monroe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87114?
5 public middle schools are located in 87114.
What is the racial composition of students in 87114?
87114 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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