For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 396 students in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Near North Valley are Aces Technical Charter School and Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aces Technical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Grades: K-9
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque, NM include Aces Technical Charter School and Garfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Near North Valley, Albuquerque public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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