For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,111 students in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.26, which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Lavaland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 57th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-4911
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Atrisco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atrisco Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2772
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2772
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM include Vision Quest Alternative Middle School, John Adams Middle School and Lavaland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of West Mesa, Albuquerque public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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