For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,073 students in 87105, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87105, NM are Los Padillas Elementary School, Adobe Acres Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87105 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87105, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87105, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Padillas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Los Padillas Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Adobe Acres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1724 Camino Del Valle Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4799
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Byron Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2724
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2724
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Hughes Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-8512
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-8512
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Mae Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-7739
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 836-7739
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5317 Second St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3800
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pajarito Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Don Felipe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-9718
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Barcelona Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0400
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Armijo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Gatewood Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2920
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87105, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87105, NM include Los Padillas Elementary School, Adobe Acres Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87105?
11 public preschools are located in 87105.
What is the racial composition of students in 87105?
87105 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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