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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bernalillo County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public high schools serving 35,833 students in Bernalillo County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bernalillo County, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, La Cueva High School and Early College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Bernalillo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public high schools.
Bernalillo County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mountain High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #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.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #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.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Volcano Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Gr: 9-12 | 2,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
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%
Rank: #2828.
Cibola High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 Ellison Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-9 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Northpoint Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, La Cueva High School and Early College Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Bernalillo County?
64 public high schools are located in Bernalillo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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