For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,404 students in 87120, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in 87120, NM are Horizon Academy West, Marie M Hughes Elementary School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 87120 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87120, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87120, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Marie M Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5701 Mojave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-3080
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Milne Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Gavin Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 72nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Atrisco Dr. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4971
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
87120, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4801 Montano Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 880-3744
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 87120, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 87120, NM include Horizon Academy West, Marie M Hughes Elementary School and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 87120?
7 public preschools are located in 87120.
What is the racial composition of students in 87120?
87120 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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