Albuquerque Public Schools operates 145 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Albuquerque Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 73,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 145 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 696 students
- RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 592 students
- VENTANA RANCH ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 573 students
- DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 550 students
- PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 536 students
- DOUBLE EAGLE ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 526 students
- CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 523 students
- S. Y. JACKSON ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 519 students
- NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 510 students
- SUSIE RAYOS MARMON ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 507 students
- MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 507 students
- GEORGIA O'KEEFFE ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 504 students
- PETROGLYPH ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 498 students
- HUBERT H HUMPHREY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 465 students
- MARYANN BINFORD ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 460 students
- SEVEN BAR ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 455 students
- CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 446 students
- HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY — Grades PK–2 · 445 students
- OSUNA ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 438 students
- MARIE M HUGHES ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 417 students
- LA MESA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 415 students
- SUNSET VIEW ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 407 students
- JOHN BAKER ELEMENTARY — Grades K–5 · 404 students
- SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 402 students
- HODGIN ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 392 students
- + 55 more elementary schools
- TONY HILLERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 860 students
- DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 801 students
- EISENHOWER MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 740 students
- JAMES MONROE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 630 students
- JEFFERSON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 615 students
- MADISON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 532 students
- TRUMAN MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 520 students
- L.B. JOHNSON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 491 students
- CLEVELAND MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 474 students
- JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 436 students
- MCKINLEY MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 434 students
- JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 420 students
- ERNIE PYLE MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 409 students
- HOOVER MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 404 students
- ROOSEVELT MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 401 students
- JACKSON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 380 students
- HAYES MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 372 students
- WILSON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 359 students
- VAN BUREN MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 344 students
- KENNEDY MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 296 students
- GRANT MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 286 students
- GARFIELD MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 282 students
- HARRISON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 265 students
- WASHINGTON MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 248 students
- TAYLOR MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 245 students
- + 2 more middle schools
- VOLCANO VISTA HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 2,089 students
- ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HS — Grades 9–12 · 1,930 students
- LA CUEVA HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,826 students
- SANDIA HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,618 students
- ALBUQUERQUE HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students
- WEST MESA HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,565 students
- CIBOLA HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,517 students
- RIO GRANDE HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,475 students
- HIGHLAND HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,144 students
- DEL NORTE HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students
- ECADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 973 students
- VALLEY HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 962 students
- SIEMBRA LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 452 students
- EAST MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 417 students
- ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 350 students
- TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 334 students
- ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 285 students
- COLLEGE AND CAREER HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 280 students
- MARK ARMIJO ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 233 students
- HEALTH LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 233 students
- EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 212 students
- NEX GEN ACADEMY — Grades 9–12 · 198 students
- GILBERT L SENA CHARTER HS — Grades 9–12 · 185 students
- GORDON BERNELL CHARTER — Grades 9–12 · 175 students
- NEW AMERICA SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 131 students
- + 3 more high schools
- ELDORADO HIGH — Grades PK–12 · 1,579 students
- MANZANO HIGH — Grades PK–12 · 1,157 students
- GEORGE I SANCHEZ — Grades PK–8 · 997 students
- TRES VOLCANES COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 865 students
- SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY — Grades 6–12 · 604 students
- CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 534 students
- ECADEMY K-8 — Grades K–8 · 466 students
- PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS — Grades 6–12 · 448 students
- NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 432 students
- NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY — Grades K–12 · 428 students
- CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL — Grades K–8 · 419 students
- KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 395 students
- JANET KAHN FINE ARTS ACADEMY — Grades PK–7 · 389 students
- ALICE KING COMMUNITY SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 384 students
- CORRALES ELEMENTARY — Grades K–7 · 378 students
- EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY — Grades K–12 · 342 students
- DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY — Grades 7–12 · 319 students
- ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER — Grades 6–12 · 314 students
- PAJARITO ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 301 students
- DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 289 students
- SANDIA BASE ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 280 students
- COYOTE WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 280 students
- THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT MESA DEL SOL — Grades PK–12 · 278 students
- CORAL COMMUNITY CHARTER — Grades PK–8 · 241 students
- LA ACADEMIA DE ESPERANZA — Grades 6–12 · 238 students
- + 10 more other schools
About Albuquerque Public Schools
If you live in ZIP 87111 — Albuquerque, New Mexico in Bernalillo County — your assigned public schools are operated by Albuquerque Public Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the New Mexico average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 145 schools and serves roughly 73,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Albuquerque Public Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $13,000 per year, placing it 8% above the New Mexico state average of approximately $12,000 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 145 schools, Albuquerque Public Schools operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 73,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Albuquerque Public Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Albuquerque Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 87111
Children in zip code 87111 are assigned to Albuquerque Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 87111, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Albuquerque Public Schools at (505)880-3744 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — New Mexico districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Albuquerque
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Albuquerque Public Schools serves zip code 87111, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 87111 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In New Mexico, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Albuquerque Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 87111.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Albuquerque Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 87111 data.