For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 537 students in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Highland Business are Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and Highland Autism Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque, NM include Coral Community Charter, Zia Elementary School and Highland Autism Center.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Highland Business, Albuquerque public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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