2023 Best Schools for STEM in New Mexico

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  176 reviews

Parent: As the mother of a recent graduate, I can say that there is no way to put a price tag on everything this school has provided for my son. I would pay for this education again if I had to; it has been just that valuable to him! The learning environment "doesn't feel like school" (his words) because it is so engaging, interesting, and fun! The peer group is unmatched and I can tell that his graduating class will be friends for a lifetime. The teachers and other school employees foster a very relational way of interacting with the students; it felt like a big family! During his seven years at the school, Albuquerque Academy has given my son both roots and wings. He is now ready to fly into the world and make an impact on it, taking with him the knowledge and confidence he gained during his time at the school. I highly, highly recommend this school for anyone who is seeking a rigorous college-prep education in a family-like environment.... Read 176 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,183

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Montezuma, NM•

• Private School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  51 reviews

Alum: A school with no equals! The impact of a UWC-USA education extends far beyond the two-year residential program. The school offers unparalleled diversity, a cross-cultural context that brings subject matter in the classroom to life through students and their personal experiences and history, and a deeply personal connection to people from more than 90 countries. The school offers generous scholarships and the opportunity for students to earn scholarships at some of the leading institutions of higher education in the country thanks to the Davis UWC Scholars Program in more than 90 of the finest universities in the U.S.... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 235

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Santa Fe, NM•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  25 reviews

Parent: Santa Fe Prep is a great place to learn! With a focus on learning how to learn this school is great. Aside from the wonderful staff and teachers who seem excited to be teaching and really seem to enjoy working with the kids, the school focuses on teaching the kids how to learn - study habits, organizational skills, finding recourses for help, and learning how to advocate.... Read 25 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 340

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  44 reviews

Junior: AIMS is an interesting school is the easiest way to put it. The school itself is middle school and high school, yet holds about 600-800ish students. The faculty are close-knit, since it is so tiny, and the students practically stick with the same classmates they met in 6th grade. The academic course is excellent for those who wish to attend UNM afterward since the school is chartered by UNM, as you are required to take 30 college credit hours on top of your high school learning. The course load is best put manageable and is best for those who hold their academics higher than their extra-curricular activities. As it is free and requires you to help out with community service per semester, rigorous science fair and Rube Goldberg competitions, and college classes during high school, it is a niche for students who are willing to go through it, and also comply with dress code.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Students 382

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Los Alamos Public Schools, NM•

• 10-12

• •
  Rating 3.59 out of 5  232 reviews

Senior: Los Alamos High School is overall a really great school, and it provides many aspects that are great for students, teachers, and parents. There are two big things that make the high school as good as it is, those being the academics and the cost. Every teacher in the school makes it their biggest priority to give us the education we need in life and to complete the curriculum. It is also a public school, meaning it does not cost anything to attend, which is one of the biggest benefits because it does not take away money from parents who are able to use it to further provide for their children. These factors along with the location make the hilltopper community pretty close together. The only real issue I, as a student, have noticed with the school is how on occasion the teachers or the administration use their power to restrict unnecessarily or dish out unwarranted punishments while not taking other issues as seriously as they should. Despite these flaws, LAHS is a great school.... Read 232 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 891

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  475 reviews

Senior: I loved my four years at La Cueva because the school spirit and community was amazing. They take a lot of pride in their academic and athletic accomplishments. They have great dances, pep rally's, band performances, clubs, teachers, and students. The security guards are super sweet and always make sure students are having a great day.La Cueva also has a great tutoring program for students that need help with subjects they are struggling with.The janitors do a terrific job keeping our school clean and beautiful. I love that we are an indoor campus so we are protected from the harsh winters. Overall my four years were amazing, and La Cueva made my high school experience one to remember!... Read 475 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,784

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.46 out of 5  71 reviews

Parent: Our family did extensive school research when moving back to New Mexico. Sandia Prep was the perfect choice for us; just the right size, rigorous academics, amazing sports programs, kind and accomplished instructors and staff, a wonderful parent community, and a long history of success supporting kids in their middle and high school years. The extracurricular and special programs like Model UN, Empower Prep and the Refuge Alliance expose kids to bigger ideas and more diversity. Our daughter is extremely happy and has continued to blossom with all that is offered to her at Sandia Prep. We are a Prep family for life!... Read 71 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 514

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  85 reviews

Parent: We are so happy to be part of the Bosque School community. From the start, we have felt an unprecedented support and welcome from the Bosque taffulty (staff/faculty) and fellow families. If you are unsure about cost, there are options available to meet many levels of need, and the admission process is thoroughly explained and supported through school outreach via email, phone, website, Zoom, and (pre-COVID) in-person meets. Our academic experience here has been similarly fluid. We entered as a new family in 2020, and the academic year started in a remote model. The school has since moved to a hybrid model, and my son has been able to meet his teachers and fellow students. Throughout these changes, the Bosque School has impressed, maintaining rigorous academic expectations while remaining open and responsive to individual student and family needs. I cannot say enough in praise of this challenging, supportive school community. Bravo Bosque, and thank you!... Read 85 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 492

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  60 reviews

Parent: Menaul School is a wonderful all inclusive thriving community located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). An affordable private 6 - 12th grade school that supports students in their efforts to attain excellence in academic achievement. Small class sizes, rigorous academics, college prep, athletics, dedicated teachers, and a student body composed of students representing many countries from across the world, creates a unique and diverse learning experience. Menaul School educates students about what it means to be “World Smart”, where students have the opportunity to study abroad, give back to the community during “Mission Week” and also participate in a competitive athletic program. This college preparatory school has a successful graduation rate of 99% whereas, 98% of these students attend post-secondary educational institutions. Menaul School is ready to welcome you!... Read 60 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.64 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: This is my child's 2nd year at ASE and we absolutely love it! The teachers and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the diversity is unbelievable and overall just a very welcoming place to be. They communicate well and welcome the parents to be involved in everything, especially to follow your child's progress and their grades. It has also been a relief to know all the safety measures and precautions they have in place to protect the students during this pandemic. They truly take their health and well being seriously. I highly recommend this school!... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 905

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Santa Fe Public Schools, NM•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: The Academy for Technology and the Classics is an incredible school. It is fairly demanding in terms of homework as most high schoolers are highly recommended to take around 7 AP classes throughout their high school years. ATC unfortunately does not offer many sports (only cross country, track, basketball, soccer, and esports), electives, or extra-curriculars, but makes up for it with a great environment. It has a very unique campus as most hallways are outdoors. The smaller class sizes make it much easier to have more connections and grow closer with the whole class. The school is very welcoming and all the students are incredible peers.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Las Cruces Public Schools, NM•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.47 out of 5  98 reviews

Senior: This school has an amazing community. The staff is very supportive and wants to see each student succeed. If you are struggling with anything, school or personal, teacher's doors and ears are always open. This is an academically rigorous school. It is challenging and fast paced. However, it is possible and you will always have a support system behind you from the staff and other students.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  50 reviews

Junior: This school is so amazing! Yes it's smaller that the bigger high schools in the city, but the classes, teachers, admin, and staff are so much better! There are only about 50 students per grade which allows for smaller classes. These small classes grant the ability to have more one on one time with teachers and staff. All the teachers are specially picked and have excellent training. Also because our school is small, you never get lost. We are also combined with Career Enrichment Center (CEC), which provides us with incredible career classes like World Languages, EMT, Nursing Program, Forensic Science, Vet Med, and so much more!... Read 50 reviews

• grade A

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 202:1

• Clovis Municipal Schools, NM•

• 9

• •
  Rating 2.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Freshman: The freshman academy was a great way of starting off my high school experience. I loved being able to get to know my class better and I would of not changed the experience for anything.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 613

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Rio Rancho, NM•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.05 out of 5  60 reviews

Senior: As a student that has attended The ASK Academy since the eighth grade, I can see that we have come a long way since my first day. We have Switched from a small two-story building with practically no commons (our auditorium and lunchroom) and teachers constantly having to share rooms, despite not having anywhere near the same subjects to now having a commons that is big enough for all the scholars, both middle and high school, and only five teachers sharing rooms. In terms of academics, we have only limed options for electives, those being biomedical or engineering. We have no fine arts classes, nor cooking, drama, or other subjects offered to us. We do, however, have a publishing class that handles the yearbook committee and school newspaper, we also have other common clubs, like the dance committee, National Honors Society, and scholar government.... Read 60 reviews

• grade A

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.15 out of 5  188 reviews

Alum: The best years of my life were at St Pius X High School! The memorable memories with friends and teachers will last a lifetime! Academics prepared me for college. I played baseball and football and was recognized as an All-State Athlete and 2018 Athlete of the Year. Administration is committed to student safety and college-bound academics. Teachers are the best! Campus is beautiful and a great environment to spend 4 years of high school. There is a strong support for parent and teacher involvement. There are numerous extracurricular activities from clubs to sports. The majority of students are involved in school activities outside the classroom. Students are never bored. St Pius X is an outstanding school.... Read 188 reviews

• grade A

• Students 515

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Santa Fe Public Schools, NM•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 3.85 out of 5  13 reviews

Freshman: Absolutely great school!! I have been coming to this school for the past year and a half, starting in 8th and now midway through 9th. As for academics it is the top in New Mexico. Since the school is using the International Baccalaureate system, students are challenged yet prepared greatly for university. We have seniors going straight into sophomore year in college. With the rigorous system, anyone who gets the IB Diploma has the advantage of getting into better college programs. Our school is only lacking in athletics. But since the school is growing, more teams will be formed in the next couple years. For now we only have middle school teams in volleyball (girls) and basketball (both). All students are allowed to play for other public school teams in our district. I highly recommend our school to anyone who is looking for a tougher (academically speaking), safer, and more welcoming community.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Santa Fe, NM•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.64 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: Beautiful campus , wonderful faculty , brilliant curriculum. Lovely Waldorf school on many acre campus serving children from early childhood through high school. Arts, woodworking, language, drama, wilderness programs, music and handwork ( sewing, knitting, fiber arts) are highlights of the education offered. Lovey festivals and ceremonies throughout the year brings calming rhythm to the school year. Recommended for families who want to educate not just the mind but the heart and soul of their children .A Santa Fe Waldorf school education feeds the heart, hands and head.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Students 224

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Roswell Independent Schools, NM•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.79 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: Our school is very diverse and provides many opportunities for leadership. The teachers are great! All teachers have to come to school at 07:15 for extra tutoring; if you need help with anything, they are there for you. The atmosphere is great with students from all over the world. Our school is a boarding school, and there are retired military personnel all over campus we can go to for any problems in our academic and personal life. Everyone is very supportive and the students here have a special bonds with each other making it a very welcoming campus.... Read 34 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 421

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.28 out of 5  40 reviews

Senior: Cottonwood is an amazing school! Every teacher is dedicated to making each student feel at home. Although the workload can be a lot at times, it really has prepared me to know what college is like. It gives students a very good work ethic, and after being at this school for five years, I have learned so many things that have helped me in the real world. I love that this school offers so many different electives to help students get their creative juices flowing. As a senior this year, the IB Program has trained me to think like a college student. I will be very prepared when I graduate and will understand how lessons will be taught in college. I am very pleased with how this school runs and addresses important issues. This school is my home and is a safe place I can turn to. I have created so many friendships with kids in my classes as well as my teachers. I would definitely recommend attending if you're looking for a really great education that will prepare you for the real world.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A

• Students 782

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  326 reviews

Senior: I would say it is a great high school to go to, as it is highly academically inclined and is able to teach many different people many different things. It has a really big campus, with several different buildings, some new and some old. A large library and gym, a new baseball field, and a softball field. A football field and a large gravel pit that's extremely fun to run in. There are no real problems, other than the people ditching class all the time. Security is pretty lax and you can literally leave class with no problem. That's the only real problem with this school, but overall, it's a really good school to go to, and I would love to send my children there as well, as my mom went here and I went here. Go Matadors!... Read 326 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,786

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Moriarty, NM•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.47 out of 5  15 reviews

Senior: Estancia Valley Classical Academy has been a wonderful school to attend. Policies are consistent and easy to understand, teachers are exceptional and the school culture is professional and pleasant. I would love to see a wider variety of classes, especially foreign languages! I’d also be interested in more practical classes like home economics. I appreciate that one math and one science credit are open and allow students to start exploring specialized interests while still in high school. Scheduling and transferring can be an arduous process but has greatly improved over the past few years as far as I can tell. The senior thesis is unrivaled in terms of preparing students for college and critical thinking.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 597

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Taos, NM•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: We have an interesting child with lots of special needs and abilities. The staff at Taos Academy has bent over backwards for years to make my daughter’s middle/high school experience a great one. The only downside is due to the small size of the school. Many of the incredible elective classes offered get dropped, due to lack of registration numbers. Also there are no sports.😕... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.21 out of 5  53 reviews

Works Here: The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model that is applied at Nex+Gen Academy works well for all different types of students. It allows teachers to be creative and to include authentic real-world issues in class. Students learn to be comfortable with critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. This results in a student body that is responsible, respectful and kind to each other. Our students are enthusiastic learners who are well-prepared for the future!... Read 53 reviews

• grade A

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Farmington Municipal Schools, NM•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.8 out of 5  15 reviews

Senior: San Juan College High School has been a great experience! This school offers small classroom sizes, individualized instruction, and the opportunity for success. The teachers here genuinely care about their students, and the admin does a great job answering any questions that you may have.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 286

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1