For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,478 students in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vineyard Estates are Altura Preparatory School, Desert Ridge Middle School and New Mexico International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altura Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 539-5369
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque, NM include Altura Preparatory School, Desert Ridge Middle School and New Mexico International School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Vineyard Estates, Albuquerque public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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