For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,548 students in 87108, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87108, NM are Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87108 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87108, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87108, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Quincy St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-2008
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Copper Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Georgia St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 255-9091
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87108, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87108, NM include Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87108?
6 public preschools are located in 87108.
What is the racial composition of students in 87108?
87108 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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