For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,099 students in Bernalillo, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bernalillo, NM are Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Elementary School and Santo Domingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bernalillo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bernalillo, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Bernalillo Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Gr: 4-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: K-3 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Bernalillo, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bernalillo, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bernalillo, NM include Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Elementary School and Santo Domingo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bernalillo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bernalillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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