For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,379 students in 87109, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87109, NM are Dennis Chavez Elementary School, Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School and Aces Technical Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87109 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87109, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87109, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
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: PK-10 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87109, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87109, NM include Dennis Chavez Elementary School, Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School and Aces Technical Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 87109?
4 public preschools are located in 87109.
What is the racial composition of students in 87109?
87109 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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