Best middle schools in Albuquerque (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 28 schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 179Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter SchoolAlbuquerque · Charter Middle22.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 134 students
- 255Desert Ridge MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 801 students
- 348Eisenhower MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 740 students
- 429Roosevelt MiddleTijeras · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 525L.b. Johnson MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 625Madison MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 723Tony Hillerman Middle SchoolAlbuquerque · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 860 students
- 822Hoover MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 921Grant MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 1021John Adams MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 1120Jefferson MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 1220James Monroe MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 630 students
- 1320Taylor MiddleLos Ranchos de Albuquerque · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 1419Cleveland MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 1517Harrison MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 1616Kennedy MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 1716Wilson MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 1816Truman MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 1916McKinley MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 2016Hayes MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 2116Taft MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 243 students
- 2216Polk MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 2315Washington MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 248 students
- 2415Garfield MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 2514Jimmy Carter MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 2614Jackson MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 2714Ernie Pyle MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 2813Van Buren MiddleAlbuquerque · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 344 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–9 | Charter | 78.7 Top 25% | 22.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 134 |
| 2 | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 3 | Eisenhower Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 740 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Middle Tijeras · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 5 | L.b. Johnson Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 6 | Madison Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 7 | Tony Hillerman Middle School Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 860 |
| 8 | Hoover Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 9 | Grant Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.8 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 10 | John Adams Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 11 | Jefferson Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 12 | James Monroe Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 630 |
| 13 | Taylor Middle Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 14 | Cleveland Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 15 | Harrison Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 16 | Kennedy Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 17 | Wilson Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 18 | Truman Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 19 | McKinley Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 20 | Hayes Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 21 | Taft Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 22 | Polk Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.8 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 23 | Washington Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 24 | Garfield Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 25 | Jimmy Carter Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 26 | Jackson Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.3 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 27 | Ernie Pyle Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 28 | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.4 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 344 |
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School in Albuquerque leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Albuquerque with a Success Index (US) of 78.7. Of the 28 schools shown, 27 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico middle schools rankings, every school on the Albuquerque page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Albuquerque?
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School in Albuquerque, New Mexico ranks first among middle schools in Albuquerque with a Success Index (US) of 78.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 134).
How are middle schools in Albuquerque ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.