For the 2025 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 2,193 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 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 55% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 942 students
Rank: #55.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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