For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,795 students in 87102, NM (there are , serving 809 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 87102, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87102, NM are Early College Academy, Amy Biehl Charter High School and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87102 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87102, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87102, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 299-9409
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-8283
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-8283
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2024
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2024
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Atlantic St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Siembra Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 205-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
South Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 848-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 848-9409
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2014
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2014
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #1212.
East San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Thaxton Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2005
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2005
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Park Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1414.
Abq Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Enrichment
Alternative School
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
87102, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Ecademy High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87102, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87102, NM include Early College Academy, Amy Biehl Charter High School and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87102?
15 public schools are located in 87102.
What percentage of students in 87102 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 87102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87102?
87102 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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