For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,693 students in 87123, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87123, NM are Manzano Mesa Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87123 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87123, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87123, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 General Somervell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 299-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Tomasita Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tomasita St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Copper St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
87123, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-11
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87123, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87123, NM include Manzano Mesa Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87123?
5 public elementary schools are located in 87123.
What is the racial composition of students in 87123?
87123 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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