For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,311 students in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Alamedan Valley are Cottonwood Classical Prep, Taft Middle School and North Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7939 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 998-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Alameda Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0070
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7609 Fourth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 898-0794
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 898-0794
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque, NM include Cottonwood Classical Prep, Taft Middle School and North Valley Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Alamedan Valley, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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