For the 2026 school year, there are 13 charter public preschools serving 6,519 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in New Mexico are Coral Community Charter, Horizon Academy West and Mission Achievement And Success 2.0. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in New Mexico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-10 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: PK-10 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gr: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in New Mexico include Coral Community Charter, Horizon Academy West and Mission Achievement And Success 2.0.
How many charter public preschools are located in New Mexico?
13 charter public preschools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico charter public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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