Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best alternative schools in New Mexico. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top alternative schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public & Private Alternative Schools in New Mexico for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
1 | VISION QUEST ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE | 06 | 08 | 5401 GLENRIO RD NW | ALBUQUERQUE | 0.8000000 |
2 | NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 08 | 12 | 185 DR MICHAEL JENKINS RD | CLAYTON | 2.0000000 |
3 | CAMINO NUEVO YOUTH | 06 | 12 | 4050 EDITH BLVD NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 2.5000000 |
4 | FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL | 06 | 12 | 300 SAN MATEO NE SUITE 827 | ALBUQUERQUE | 2.8000000 |
5 | CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE | 07 | 12 | 134 CERVANTES | TAOS | 3.2000000 |
6 | AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY | 09 | 12 | 300 SAN MATEO NE SUITE 827 | ALBUQUERQUE | 3.5000000 |
7 | LITTLE EARTH SCHOOL | 2 | 7 | 321 W ZIA RD | SANTA FE | 3.52 |
8 | CENTRAL NM CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 1525 MORRIS RD | LOS LUNAS | 4.0000000 |
9 | GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | SOUTH HWY 54 | SANTA ROSA | 4.0000000 |
10 | SOUTHERN NM CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 1983 JOE R SILVA BLVD | LAS CRUCES | 4.0000000 |
11 | SEQUOYAH | 06 | 12 | 3405 PAN AMERICAN FWY | ALBUQUERQUE | 5.0000000 |
12 | PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE | 08 | 12 | 4331 STATE HIGHWAY 14 | SANTA FE | 6.0000000 |
13 | ROSWELL CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 578 WEST CHICKASAW RD | HAGERMAN | 6.0000000 |
14 | WESTERN NM CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 1700 EAST OLD HWY 66 | GRANTS | 6.0000000 |
15 | NOAH’S ARK CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 501 N SYCAMORE AVE | ROSWELL | 6 |
16 | NEW FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL | 07 | 12 | 5400 CUTLER NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 6.5000000 |
17 | TOWER ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 3 | 17 | 601 86TH ST SW | ALBUQUERQUE | 7.27 |
18 | CHILDRENS PSYCHIATRY | PK | 12 | 1001 YALE BLVD NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 7.5000000 |
19 | WILDCAT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 3 | 17 | PO BOX 2984 | GALLUP | 7.91 |
20 | SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 08 | 12 | 201 HWY 468 | SPRINGER | 8.0000000 |
21 | SCHOOL ON WHEELS HIGH SCHOOL | 09 | 12 | 129 HARTLINE RD SW | ALBUQUERQUE | 9.7000000 |
22 | ACTON ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 6 | 11 | 1311 TIJERAS AVE | ALBUQUERQUE | 11 |
23 | CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE | 09 | 12 | P. O. BOX 3514 | SHIPROCK | 11.5000000 |
24 | ACADEMY AT LARRAGOITE | 09 | 12 | 2505 CAMINO ENTRADA | SANTA FE | 11.9000000 |
25 | NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 2111 NORTH LOBO CANYON RD | GRANTS | 12.0000000 |
26 | GENERATIONS OF LEARNING | 2 | 5 | 2601 W BERRENDO RD | ROSWELL | 12 |
27 | FREEDOM HIGH | 09 | 12 | 5200 CUTLER NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 12.5000000 |
28 | CONGREGATION ALBERT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 2 | 3 | 3800 LOUISIANA BLVD NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 13.33 |
29 | VISTA NUEVA HIGH | 09 | 12 | 315 S. ASH SUITE 100 | AZTEC | 14.2000000 |
30 | INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | 09 | 12 | 421 QUANTUM RD NE | RIO RANCHO | 14.3000000 |
31 | GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE | 06 | 12 | 325 MARGUERITE ST. | GALLUP | 15.5000000 |
32 | COLLEGE HEIGHTS KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 4 | 1210 WOFFORD DR | LAS CRUCES | 15.5 |
33 | WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | 07 | 12 | 1341 SOUTH GONZALES ST | LAS VEGAS | 15.8000000 |
34 | MESILLA VALLEY ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 06 | 08 | 505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249 | LAS CRUCES | 16.2000000 |
35 | LOS LUNAS FAMILY SCHOOL | 01 | 08 | PO DRAWER 1300 | LOS LUNAS | 16.3000000 |
36 | RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMY | 06 | 12 | 1330 JACKIE RD SE | RIO RANCHO | 16.7000000 |
37 | CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT | 09 | 12 | 924 S. BLOOMFIELD BLVD | BLOOMFIELD | 17.2000000 |
38 | BELEN INFINITY HIGH | 09 | 12 | 520 NORTH MAIN ST | BELEN | 17.5000000 |
39 | UNIVERSITY HIGH | 09 | 12 | 25 MARTIN STREET | ROSWELL | 17.6000000 |
40 | DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL | KG | 08 | 3303 MONROE NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 17.8000000 |
41 | LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS | 08 | 12 | 6900 WEST MILLEN DR | HOBBS | 18.0000000 |
42 | NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH | 09 | 12 | 601 NORTH 5TH ST | LOVINGTON | 18.7000000 |
43 | LITTLE CORRAL KINDERGARTE | 2 | 10 | 10111 CONSTITUTION AVE NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 19.61 |
44 | ROCINANTE HIGH | 06 | 12 | 3250 EAST 30TH ST. | FARMINGTON | 19.7000000 |
45 | RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE | 09 | 12 | US HWY 28 | MESILLA | 19.8000000 |
46 | COYOTE WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL | KG | 08 | 7125 IRVING BLVD NW | ALBUQUERQUE | 19.9000000 |
47 | ACADEMY DEL SOL ALT. | 10 | 12 | 1200 N FLORIDA AVE BLDG C | ALAMOGORDO | 20.4000000 |
48 | TAOS CYBER MAGNET | 09 | 12 | 310 CAMINO DE LA PLACITA | TAOS | 23.1000000 |
49 | CENTURY ALT HIGH | 09 | 12 | PO DRAWER 1300 | LOS LUNAS | 23.9000000 |
50 | THE FAMILY SCHOOL | 01 | 08 | 520 NORTH MAIN ST | BELEN | 24.0000000 |
51 | EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY | 09 | 12 | 807 MOUNTAIN RD NE | ALBUQUERQUE | 137.9000000 |
52 | CAREER ENRICHMENT | 09 | 12 | 807 MOUNTAIN RD NE | ALBUQUERQUE | – |
53 | LINCOLN JACKSON ARTS | – | – | 206 ALPHON STREET | CLOVIS | – |
54 | SIERRA ALTERNATIVE | 09 | 12 | 2611 EUBANK NE | ALBUQUERQUE | – |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school. For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success! Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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