New Mexico is the #36 largest school system in the United States, serving 323,045 students across the 933 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 23,073 students). 93% of all K-12 students in New Mexico are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in New Mexico is 25%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 34%.
The top ranked public schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Mountain Elementary School and Altura Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 79% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.")
(NM) School Average
American Indian
12%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
62%
Black
2%
White
21%
Two or more races
2%
Top Ranked Public Schools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Rank: #22.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Rank: #77.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Rank: #88.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Rank: #99.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best New Mexico Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked public schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Mountain Elementary School and Altura Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in New Mexico?
933 public schools are located in New Mexico.
What percentage of students in New Mexico go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in New Mexico are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
Minority enrollment in New Mexico is 79% (majority Hispanic)
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