For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 411 students in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.40, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Copper Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM include La Mesa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of La Mesa, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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