For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,906 students in 87110, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87110, NM are Desert Willow Family School, Alice King Community School and 21st Century Public Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87110 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87110, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87110, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Gr: 1-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3505 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6316 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-8337
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Pennsylvania St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-9010
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Zuni Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Claremont Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Gov Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Hendrix Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9797
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9797
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Hodgin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Morningside Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9855
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9855
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Hayes Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Texas St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 265-7741
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87110, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87110, NM include Desert Willow Family School, Alice King Community School and 21st Century Public Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87110?
14 public elementary schools are located in 87110.
What is the racial composition of students in 87110?
87110 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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