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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Albuquerque Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 79 public middle schools serving 32,317 students in Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Coyote Willow Family School and Desert Willow Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Albuquerque, NM (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.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-10 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12015 Tivoli Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: PK-10 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Coyote Willow Family School and Desert Willow Family School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albuquerque?
79 public middle schools are located in Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Albuquerque are often viewed compared to one another?

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