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.
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 approximately 80 students per grade level in the middle school and 40 students per grade level in elementary. We specialize in small class sizes and out-of-school instruction to best serve our students in their learning goals.
Online Gradebook
21st Century uses Synergy for our online gradebook, which can be accessed by logging in to ParentVUE. You can also pay any school fees online via ParentVUE.
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
Balloons Aloft
/in Student Council /by 21stadminHello Parents, Our school was selected for Balloons Aloft. What this means is that on the morning of October 2nd there will be a balloon on display in our sunny circle. The balloon is scheduled to launch between 7 am – 7:30 am, weather permitting. There will be donuts, cupcakes, and hot chocolate for sale. […]
Picture Day Wednesday!
/in Admin /by 21stadminDragon Families, Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. Students taking photos may DRESS UP. No revealing clothing, no spaghetti straps, and any skirts/dresses/shorts must be longer than fingertips with arms held at the side. A regular school uniform is acceptable but we know students might want to take advantage of this opportunity […]
NDI After School Dance Classes
/in Admin /by 21stadminAs a nonprofit organization, NDI New Mexico is committed to making high-quality arts education accessible to all children. We are proud to offer classes at an affordable cost, with sliding-scale pricing available to support families of all backgrounds. Dance and movement provide so many benefits for elementary-aged children. Through dance, students develop coordination, balance, strength, […]