For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,446 students in 87114, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM are Coyote Willow Family School, Tony Hillerman Middle School and James Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87114 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87114, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87114, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
87114, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Grades: K-9
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87114, NM include Coyote Willow Family School, Tony Hillerman Middle School and James Monroe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87114?
5 public middle schools are located in 87114.
What is the racial composition of students in 87114?
87114 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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