For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,347 students in 87120, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87120, NM are L.b. Johnson Middle School, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87120 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87120, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87120, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Grades: K-8
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | 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: #44.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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 middle schools in 87120, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87120, NM include L.b. Johnson Middle School, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87120?
4 public middle schools are located in 87120.
What is the racial composition of students in 87120?
87120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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