For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,189 students in 87104, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87104, NM are Montessori Of The Rio Grande, Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87104 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in 87104, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87104, NM Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 87104, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87104, NM include Montessori Of The Rio Grande, Tierra Adentro and Ace Leadership High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 87104?
4 public charter schools are located in 87104.
What is the racial composition of students in 87104?
87104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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