Welcome to 21st Century!
21st Century Public Academy is Albuquerque’s first charter middle school, founded in 2000 and now serving students in elementary and middle school grades.
A Spotlight School
Our students vastly outperform the state and local district averages on state test scores!
Out of School Instruction
21st Century strives to give students educational experiences outside of the school walls, in the community wherein those skills are practiced. These experiences are designed to support student core learning while also teaching the importance of our community.
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About
Founded in 2000, 21st Century is a public charter school currently serving grades K-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We serve a diverse population of over 80 students per grade level. We specialize in small class sizes and out-of-school instruction to best serve our students in their learning goals.
Online Gradebook
21st Century will be moving to Synergy for our online gradebook starting in the Fall. Information on how to access this new gradebook will be communicated soon!
Test Scores
All New Mexico elementary and middle schools participate in the New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement (NM-MSSA) and New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness (NM-ASR), which is a summative assessment taken at the end of year to measure students’ progress toward proficiency in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. Click here to see our results!
School Hours
School Hours: 8:00am-3:15pm
Before Care: 6:30am-8:00am
After Care: 3:15pm-5:30pm
Latest News
21st Century Public Academy
New Mexico Charter Elementary & Middle School
4300 Cutler Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505)254-0280
Fax: (505)254-8507
Back to School Information
/in Admin /by 21stadminDear 21st Century Public Academy Families, Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope you and your family had a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and time together. As we prepare to welcome our students back to campus, our staff is excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and success. Our commitment […]
Summer Reading Opportunities with PED’s Rally Reader Partnership!
/in Admin /by 21stadminIn a landmark partnership to support our students, the New Mexico PED has teamed up with Rally Reader to provide FREE premium access to families statewide.
Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp
/in Admin /by 21stadminLooking for summer camp options for your middle schooler? Take a look at this opportunity hosted by NOMA NM: The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) is a professional organization founded in 1971 to champion diversity in design, specifically advocating for the licensure, professional development, and advancement of minority architects. NOMA’s Project Pipeline Summer Camp […]
2026 Spring Concert Video
/in Photos/Videos /by 21stadmin