New Mexico›Bernalillo County›Albuquerque
Best Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Compare 192 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
192
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
82,287
Total Students
Across Albuquerque
21.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
192 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score41%
ELA Assessment Score52%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,618 students at Sandia High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Bandelier Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3309 Pershing St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106
5.2
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
45%
New Futures High School
publichighGrade 7-12
5400 Cutler Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
5
Rating
Students
73
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Freedom High
publichighGrade 9-12
5200 Cutler Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
5
Rating
Students
111
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
School On Wheels High School
publichighGrade 9-12
129 Hartline Rd Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87105
5
Rating
Students
65
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Gilbert L Sena Charter Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
69 Hotel Cir Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87123
5
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Dennis Chavez Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7500 Barstow Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.9
Rating
Students
550
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
45%
Eldorado High
publichighPK-12
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.8
Rating
Students
1,579
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
37%
Ventana Ranch Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.8
Rating
Students
573
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
45%
Abq School Of Excellence
charter schoolhighK-12
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112
4.7
Rating
Students
1,005
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
45%
Osuna Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4715 Moon St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
4.7
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
44%
Montessori Elementary School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1730 Montano Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87107
4.7
Rating
Students
452
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
31%
Horizon Academy West
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
3021 Todos Santos Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87120
4.5
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
College And Career High School
publichighGrade 9-12
525 Buena Vista Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106
4.5
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Coral Community Charter
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
4401 Silver Avenue Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
4.5
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Amy Biehl Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
123 4Th St Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87102
4.5
Rating
Students
196
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Public Academy For Performing Arts
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112
4.5
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Tony Hillerman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.5
Rating
Students
860
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
40%
Jefferson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
712 Girard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
4.4
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
40%
Sunset View Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6121 Paradise Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
4.3
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
39%
Sandia High
publichighGrade 9-12
7801 Candelaria Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110
4.3
Rating
Students
1,618
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
34%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to 192 schools serving over 82,287 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
There are 192 schools in Albuquerque, serving 82,287 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Albuquerque?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Albuquerque include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Albuquerque?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Albuquerque is 21.4:1.