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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 87110 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,793 students in 87110, NM (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,446 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 87110, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87110, NM are Desert Willow Family School, Freedom High School and New Futures High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87110 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87110, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87110, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Sandia High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Gr: 1-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3505 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6316 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Zuni Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Claremont Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Gov Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Hendrix Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9797
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5323 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hodgin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Morningside Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9855
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Comanche Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Texas St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Bel-air Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4725 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-4033
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Aztec Youth Academy
Alternative School
10015 Robert Larnson
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 526-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Connected
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87110, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87110, NM include Desert Willow Family School, Freedom High School and New Futures High School.
How many public schools are located in 87110?
21 public schools are located in 87110.
What percentage of students in 87110 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 87110 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87110?
87110 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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