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Best 87102 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,667 students in 87102, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 705 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 87102, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87102, NM are Early College Academy, Coronado Elementary School and Amy Biehl Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87102 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87102, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87102, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-8283
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Edith Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2024
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Atlantic St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
513 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 848-9409
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
South Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
East San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Thaxton Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Park Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Enrichment
Alternative School
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87102, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87102, NM include Early College Academy, Coronado Elementary School and Amy Biehl Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in 87102?
15 public schools are located in 87102.
What percentage of students in 87102 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 87102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87102?
87102 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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