For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,084 students in 87109, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87109, NM are Cottonwood Classical Prep, New Mexico International School and Dennis Chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87109 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87109, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87109, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6504 Harper NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Gr: K-9 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Edmund G Ross Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0185
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
The Great Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
87109, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bataan Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 56%
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87109, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87109, NM include Cottonwood Classical Prep, New Mexico International School and Dennis Chavez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87109?
8 public elementary schools are located in 87109.
What is the racial composition of students in 87109?
87109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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