For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,863 students in 87110, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87110, NM are Desert Willow Family School, New Futures High School and Alice King Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87110 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87110, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87110, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Gr: 1-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Comanche Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Texas St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87110, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87110, NM include Desert Willow Family School, New Futures High School and Alice King Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87110?
8 public middle schools are located in 87110.
What is the racial composition of students in 87110?
87110 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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