For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 896 students in 87102, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87102, NM are Longfellow Elementary School, Dolores Gonzales Elementary School and East San Jose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87102 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87102, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87102, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Edith Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2024
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2024
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Atlantic St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
East San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Thaxton Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2005
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edith Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2014
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87102, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87102, NM include Longfellow Elementary School, Dolores Gonzales Elementary School and East San Jose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87102?
4 public preschools are located in 87102.
What is the racial composition of students in 87102?
87102 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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