For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,626 students in 87108, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87108, NM are Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coral Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Zia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Quincy St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Cardenas Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Van Buren Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Louisiana Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-3833
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Georgia St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
La Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Copper Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
87108, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Resolana Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
230 Truman Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87108, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87108, NM include Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87108?
10 public elementary schools are located in 87108.
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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