For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Mesa Airriba are Southwest Preparatory Learning Center and Southwest Secondary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque, NM include Southwest Preparatory Learning Center and Southwest Secondary Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Mesa Airriba, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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