For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 407 students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sawmill Area are Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM include Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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