For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,362 students in 87121, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87121, NM are Mission Achievement And Success 2.0, Carlos Rey Elementary School and Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87121 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87121, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87121, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-10 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Carlos Rey Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Cerrillos Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vermejo Park Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Maryann Binford Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Corriz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Alamosa Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Sunset Gardens Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0288
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0288
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Eucariz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87121, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87121, NM include Mission Achievement And Success 2.0, Carlos Rey Elementary School and Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87121?
7 public preschools are located in 87121.
What is the racial composition of students in 87121?
87121 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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