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Albuquerque Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 71 public preschools serving 27,023 students in Albuquerque Public Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in New Mexico.
Public Preschools in Albuquerque Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
176 Schools
325 Schools
# Students
81,755 Students
99,871 Students
# Teachers
6,045 Teachers
7,463 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Albuquerque Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.51
# American Indian Students
4,379 Students
9,720 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
10%
# Asian Students
1,687 Students
1,101 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
54,500 Students
66,912 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
67%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
1,700 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
16,174 Students
18,348 Students
% White Students
20%
18%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,943 Students
2,007 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,611
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
5,421
15,285
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,432
13,349
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,661
13,740
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,768
13,210
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,821
12,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,943
13,082
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,602
3,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,052
1,067
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,408
947
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,915
1,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,022
909
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,904
733
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,195
693
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,300 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,300
$14,531
Spending / Student
$14,702
$13,905
Best Albuquerque Public Schools School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Onate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #66.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Solar Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4412
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4412
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Petroglyph Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Marna Lynn Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1111.
A. Montoya Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Public School Rd
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-0880
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-0880
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1212.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3505 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1313.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Macarthur Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1482
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1482
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1414.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10220 Paseo Del Norte Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0272
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0272
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1515.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Elizabeth St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1616.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1717.
Marie M Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5701 Mojave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-3080
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2660 Eastman Crossing Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6316 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Sombra Del Monte Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9110 Shoshone Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 291-6842
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 291-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Zuni Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Claremont Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #2222.
Edmund G Ross Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #2323.
Los Padillas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 Los Padillas Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Collet Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2525.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Milne Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2626.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Gavin Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #2727.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Alameda Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0070
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #2828.
Matheson Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10809 Lexington Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #2929.
Bellehaven Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Princess Jeanne St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Adobe Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1724 Camino Del Valle Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Atlantic St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Mccollum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10900 San Jacinto St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #3333.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: #3434.
Duranes Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2436 Zickert Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2017
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2017
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #3535.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,154 students
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