For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,734 students in 87107, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM are Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Digital Arts And Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87107 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87107, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87107, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87107, NM include Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Digital Arts And Technology Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87107?
9 public middle schools are located in 87107.
What is the racial composition of students in 87107?
87107 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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