For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,304 students in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.21, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edward Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
554 90th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6214
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6214
Grades: 3-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Benavides Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vermejo Park Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Carlos Rey Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Cerrillos Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Maryann Binford Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Corriz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Eucariz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Grades: PK-2
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM include Edward Gonzales Elementary School, Truman Middle School and Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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