Top 5 Best 87122 New Mexico Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,562 students in 87122, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87122, NM are Double Eagle Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and Desert Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87122 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87122, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87122, NM Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Double Eagle Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Ridge Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #44.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87122, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87122, NM include Double Eagle Elementary School, North Star Elementary School and Desert Ridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87122, NM?
5 public elementary schools are located in 87122, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in 87122, NM?
87122, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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