For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,166 students in 87123, NM (there are , serving 180 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 87123, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87123, NM are Gilbert L Sena Charter High School, Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87123 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87123, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87123, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Elizabeth St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 General Somervell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Copper St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Technology Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Tomasita Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tomasita St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Nmsbvi Albuquerque Campus
Special Education School
801 Stephen Moody St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Gr: PK-K
87123, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Gr: 9-11 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87123, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87123, NM include Gilbert L Sena Charter High School, Manzano Mesa Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87123?
8 public schools are located in 87123.
What percentage of students in 87123 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 87123 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87123?
87123 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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