For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 336 students in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pajarito Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Don Felipe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque, NM include Pajarito Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Valley Gardens, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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