For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,796 students in 87108, NM (there are , serving 330 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 87108, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87108, NM are Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Quincy St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Palomas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 877-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Highland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Coal Av Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Cardenas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Louisiana Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Copper Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Georgia St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
87108, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87108, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87108, NM include Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts.
How many public schools are located in 87108?
12 public schools are located in 87108.
What percentage of students in 87108 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 87108 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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