For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,347 students in 87120, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87120, NM are L.b. Johnson Middle School, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87120 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87120, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87120, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Gr: K-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
87120, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87120, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87120, NM include L.b. Johnson Middle School, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87120?
4 public middle schools are located in 87120.
What is the racial composition of students in 87120?
87120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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