For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,488 students in 87120, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in 87120, NM are Horizon Academy West, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy and Albuquerque Talent Development Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87120 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87120, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87120, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
87120, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 87120, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 87120, NM include Horizon Academy West, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy and Albuquerque Talent Development Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 87120?
4 public charter schools are located in 87120.
What is the racial composition of students in 87120?
87120 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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