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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 87105 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 7,634 students in 87105, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 53 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 87105, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87105, NM are School On Wheels High School, Vision Quest Alternative Middle School and Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87105 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87105, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87105, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School On Wheels High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
129 Hartline Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 243-2395
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Bridge Blvd Sw Suite #101
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Los Padillas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Los Padillas Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Adobe Acres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1724 Camino Del Valle Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rio Grande High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Arenal Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-0220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Byron Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2724
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2936 Hughes Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-8512
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Mae Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-7739
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Ernie Pyle Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Valdora Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
New America School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1734 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 222-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5317 Second St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Polk Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Raymac Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lavaland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 57th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pajarito Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Don Felipe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Atrisco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atrisco Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2772
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Barcelona Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0400
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Armijo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Gatewood Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Isleta Elementary School
1000 Moonlight Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 273-8444
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87105, NM?
How many public schools are located in 87105?
24 public schools are located in 87105.
What percentage of students in 87105 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 87105 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87105?
87105 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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