For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,964 students in 87122, NM (there are , serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 87122, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87122, NM are Altura Preparatory School, North Star Elementary School and Double Eagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 87122 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87122, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87122, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
La Cueva High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87122, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87122, NM include Altura Preparatory School, North Star Elementary School and Double Eagle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87122?
5 public schools are located in 87122.
What percentage of students in 87122 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 87122 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87122?
87122 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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