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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in New Mexico (2026)

Public high schools in New Mexico achieve an average science proficiency of 39% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in New Mexico is Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 52% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 66%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in New Mexico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Rank: #33.
San Juan College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Rank: #44.
Cloudcroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Early College High School
(Reading: 70-74%)
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 6-12
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Nex Gen Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Rank: #1010.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 7-12
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-12
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Logan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Quemado High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-12
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
College And Career High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Rank: #2020.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Rank: #2121.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 9-12
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Rank: #2222.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 6-12
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Rank: #2323.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Rank: #2424.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 9-12
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rank: #2525.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Rank: #2626.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 9-12
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Carlsbad Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 9-12
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 9-12
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: PK-12
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: K-12
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Rank: #3131.
Sandia High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 9-12
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-12
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-12
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 5-12
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average public high schools science proficiency?
The New Mexico average public high schools science proficiency is 39%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in New Mexico?
The best top-ranked public high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Alta Vista Early College High School and San Juan College High School.

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