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Best 87106 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,446 students in 87106, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 328 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 87106, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87106, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Bandelier Elementary School and Monte Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87106 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87106, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87106, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Bandelier Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
College And Career High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
712 Girard Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Indian School Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Sunshine Terrace Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 764-2011
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Continuation School
Special Education School
5100 2nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Unm Mimbres School
Alternative School
1001 Yale Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87106, NM?
How many public schools are located in 87106?
12 public schools are located in 87106.
What percentage of students in 87106 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 87106 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87106?
87106 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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