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Best New Mexico Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public high schools serving 2,954 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Arrowhead Park Early College High School and East Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 35% statewide average).
New Mexico blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arrowhead Park Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in New Mexico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Texico High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Arrowhead Park Early College High School and East Mountain High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Mexico?
8 blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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