For the 2024 school year, there are 166 public elementary schools serving 66,348 students in Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Desert Willow Family School and Eldorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). Elementary schools in Albuquerque have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Albuquerque, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #44.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #99.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1111.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Grades: K-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Onate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1515.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1616.
Ecademy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Rank: #1717.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1818.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1919.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2020.
Tierra Antigua Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8121 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3262
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3262
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #2121.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6504 Harper Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2222.
Horizon West
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2323.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bandelier Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Petroglyph Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5100 Marna Lynn Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2626.
Osuna Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4715 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4811
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4811
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2727.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #2828.
Griegos Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 San Isidro Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2929.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #3030.
John Baker Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12015-b Tivoli St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7486
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7486
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #3535.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6121 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3254
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3254
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Trades And Technical (Closed 2021)
Charter School
510 2nd St Nw101
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Academy Of Trades And Technical (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 765-5517
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
11800 Princess Jean
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Amy Biehl Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8300 Phoenix Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Bataan Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Career Academic & Technical Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
6805 Academy Parkway West Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Cess High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
725 University Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-4493
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Charter Vo-tech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
1011 Lamberton Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 10-12
| 153 students
County Detention Cnt High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
5100 2nd St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 842-8211
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Creative Ed Prep #1 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Creative Ed Prep #1 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
P.o. Box 50880
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Albuquerque, NM 87181
(505) 898-3074
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Ecademy High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-4209
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Hogares Alternative High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
120 Woodland Ave.,nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3911
Grades: 8-11
| 43 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-6752
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Horizan Technical & Arts High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7001wildwood Ln. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 998-0501
Grades: 7-10
| 214 students
Horizon Academy Nw (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7939 4th Street, Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 796-0313
Grades: K-9
| 398 students
1900 Randolph Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-4247
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
La Luz Del Monte Center (Closed 2021)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
La Resolana Leadership (Closed 2021)
Charter School
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
The Learning Community (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5555 Mcleod Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 880-3744
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Hcr 79, Box 9
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2272
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 25701
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Hcr 79, Box 7
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2333
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 731-2333
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hcr 79, Box 80
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Albuquerque, NM 87103
(505) 655-3341
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ralph J Bunche Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1900 Randolph Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 880-3744
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3821 Singer Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 344-7447
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Southwest Intermediate Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Southwest Primary Lerning Center (Closed 2021)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
Southwest Secondary (Closed 2021)
Charter School
10301 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Student Athlete Headquarters High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1404 Lead Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 463-6554
Grades: 7-10
| 77 students
Technology Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Grades: 9-11
| 182 students
Twenty-first Century (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
United Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
Albuquerque
NM, 87106
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 400-6828
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 400-6828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Desert Willow Family School and Eldorado High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Albuquerque, NM?
166 public elementary schools are located in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque, NM?
Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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