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Best 87112 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,435 students in 87112, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87112, NM are Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Preparatory Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87112 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87112, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87112, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87112 New Mexico

87112, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acoma Elementary School (Closed 2023)
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
La Luz Del Monte Center (Closed 2023)
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Sierra Alternative (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
Southwest Intermediate Learning Center (Closed 2018)
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Southwest Primary Lerning Center (Closed 2023)
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Southwest Secondary (Closed 2023)
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87112, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87112, NM include Abq School Of Excellence, Public Academy For Performing Arts and Southwest Preparatory Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 87112?
6 public middle schools are located in 87112.
What is the racial composition of students in 87112?
87112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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