For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,064 students in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 McKinley, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Comanche Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9390
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Bel-air Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-4033
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-4033
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque, NM include Desert Willow Family School, Mckinley Middle School and Bel-air Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of McKinley, Albuquerque public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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