For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 816 students in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.46, which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Gavin Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque, NM include Montessori Of The Rio Grande and Painted Sky Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Los Duranes, Albuquerque public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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