For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,479 students in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
554 90th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6214
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6214
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Carlos Rey Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Cerrillos Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vermejo Park Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Benavides Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Maryann Binford Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Corriz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-0623
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
8800 Eucariz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-5830
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque, NM include Edward Gonzales Elementary School, Carlos Rey Elementary School and Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Westgate Heights, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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