For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,053 students in 87020, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in 87020, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 87020 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87020, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87020 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laguna-acoma High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87020, NM Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
87020, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 87020, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 87020, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Laguna-acoma High School and Grants High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87020?
6 public high schools are located in 87020.
What is the racial composition of students in 87020?
87020 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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