Public Education System
Dedicated to the ideal that education is a life-long process, Metropolitan Albuquerque ensures a wide range of educational programs for all ages and stages of life. Continuing education programs, prestigious college prep schools, year-round and bilingual public schools, a top-rated university medical school, and growing community resources work together to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Tailored occupational education programs meet the specialized needs of business and industry, while mature adults embark on advanced degree programs or entirely new career paths.
New Mexico Public Education Department
Albuquerque School Districts
Private Schools
Private schools in New Mexico provide families with diverse educational options, including religious and independent programs, while operating with more flexibility than public schools but still meeting state requirements for attendance and instruction.
New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools (NMANS)
Charter Schools
Charter schools in New Mexico are publicly funded schools that operate with greater flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods while being held accountable to performance goals set in their charters.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
National Association of Private, Catholic & Independent Schools
New Mexico Charter Schools
New Mexico Home Schooling
Home Schooling
Homeschooling in New Mexico offers families flexibility in tailoring education while still requiring parents to notify the state and meet basic instructional guidelines.
New Mexico Public Education Department (Home School Office)
