For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,886 students in 87112, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87112, NM are Onate Elementary School, Matheson Park Elementary School and Collet Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87112 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87112, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87112, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Matheson Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10809 Lexington Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Collet Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3010
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Bellehaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Princess Jeanne St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-7489
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9717 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-4483
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-4483
Gr: PK-7 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mccollum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10900 San Jacinto St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-5009
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87112, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87112, NM include Onate Elementary School, Matheson Park Elementary School and Collet Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87112?
7 public preschools are located in 87112.
What is the racial composition of students in 87112?
87112 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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