For the 2025-26 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, ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Gr: K-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
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:
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: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
87112, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
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
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
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
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-6708
Gr: 9-12
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
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, ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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