For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 2,269 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and East Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New Mexico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and East Mountain High School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Mexico?
5 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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