| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Public Schools | Albuquerque | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 79,805 | 176 | PK–12 | 24 |
How Bernalillo County compares
It enrolls 79,805 students across 176 schools. Its rating of 7/10 is above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County has 1 public school district covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bernalillo County is Albuquerque Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bernalillo County, NM?
1 school district serves zip codes in Bernalillo County, NM. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bernalillo County, NM?
Of the districts serving Bernalillo County, Albuquerque Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.