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
Fall 2025 Sports Registration
/in Sports /by 21stadminPlease use the following forms to register for the Fall sports window! Elementary: Middle School:
21stCPA welcomes its new superintendent!
/in Admin /by 21stadminWe are proud to introduce Mr. Eric Tiger, who will be taking over as superintendent of 21st Century starting on June 30th. Welcome, dragon trainer!
Family Summer Resources
/in Admin /by 21stadmin8th Grade Continuation Ceremony Information
/in Admin /by 21stadminDragon Families, Congratulations! We have almost finished with the 2024-2025 school year!! We will be hosting the 8th Grade Continuation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21st. This event marks a significant milestone in our student’s academic journey, and we are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments with you. Here are some essential details regarding the ceremony: Date: […]