For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in 87109, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in 87109, NM are Dennis Chavez Elementary School and Edmund G Ross Elementary 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 38% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87109, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87109, NM Public Preschools (2025-26)
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 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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%
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 preschools in 87109, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 87109, NM include Dennis Chavez Elementary School and Edmund G Ross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87109?
2 public preschools are located in 87109.
What is the racial composition of students in 87109?
87109 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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