For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 6,079 students in 87105, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87105, NM are Vision Quest Alternative Middle School, Los Padillas Elementary School and Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87105 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87105, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87105, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Los Padillas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 Los Padillas Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Bridge Blvd Sw Suite #101
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 539-5283
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1623 La Vega Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 917-6442
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Adobe Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1724 Camino Del Valle Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Hughes Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-8512
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-8512
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Byron Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2724
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2724
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1010.
Pajarito Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Don Felipe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1212.
Ernie Pyle Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Valdora Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5317 Second St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3800
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1414.
El Camino Real Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 314-2212
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Barcelona Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0400
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lavaland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 57th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-4911
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1717.
Polk Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Raymac Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-6444
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Atrisco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atrisco Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2772
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2772
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Mae Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-7739
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-7739
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #2020.
Armijo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Gatewood Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2920
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Moonlight Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 869-2321
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 869-2321
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
87105, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3912 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-1279
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87105, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87105, NM include Vision Quest Alternative Middle School, Los Padillas Elementary School and Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87105?
21 public elementary schools are located in 87105.
What is the racial composition of students in 87105?
87105 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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