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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bernalillo County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 205 public schools serving 86,089 students in Bernalillo County, NM (there are 82 private schools, serving 12,442 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Bernalillo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Schools in Bernalillo County (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.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Onate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
San Antonito Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12555 N Hwy 14
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-3931
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11799 State Highway 14s
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Altura Preparatory School and North Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bernalillo County?
204 public schools are located in Bernalillo County.
What percentage of students in Bernalillo County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County 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).
Which public schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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