For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 814 students in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandia Base Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21001 Wyoming Se Kafb East
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-4356
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-4356
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Wherry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Bldg 25000 - Kafb East
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-2434
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Gibson Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87118
(505) 255-3131
Albuquerque, NM 87118
(505) 255-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM include Sandia Base Elementary School, Wherry Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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