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202 schools in Albuquerque

New Mexico · Public K-12

Albuquerque's public-school count of 202 reflects a system enrolling about 83,188 students inside New Mexico, broken out as 106 elementary, 30 middle, and 50 high.

7-year change in Albuquerque

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
82,380
-13,059 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
193
+3 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 21%
% Hispanic
67%
was 66%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ZIA ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05236
ZUNI ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05212

About Albuquerque

Across Albuquerque, New Mexico, 202 public schools teaches about 83,188 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 106 elementary, 30 middle, 50 high, and 16 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 412, noticeably above the state mean of about 343.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 14%: 95,439 students in SY 2017-18 versus 82,380 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 190 to 193 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 21% to 18% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Albuquerque discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque, New Mexico has 202 public K-12 schools serving approximately 83,188 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has 106 elementary, 30 middle, 50 high, 16 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Albuquerque?
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is the largest public school in Albuquerque by enrollment, with approximately 2,089 students.
What school districts serve Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is served by 31 public school districts, including ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY, ACES TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOL, ALBUQUERQUE, EXPLORE ACADEMY and 26 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Albuquerque cover?
Public schools in Albuquerque serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Albuquerque?
55 of the 202 public schools in Albuquerque are charter schools.

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