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The Best Public Elementary Schools in Albuquerque

Thursday, July 18, 2019

by Sandi Pressley

On our other website, we listed the best schools in Albuquerque according to Niche.com. That list showed the best schools on all grade levels. But there are so many outstanding schools in Albuquerque that we just can't contain them to one list. So here's a list of the top elementary schools in Albuquerque for your review, along with links to search for homes near each school.

Southwest Primary Learning Center
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico
#1 Best Charter Elementary Schools in New Mexico
#2 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in New Mexico

Southwest Primary Learning Center has 102 students in grades 4-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

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Coral Community Charter School
#3 Best Charter Elementary Schools in New Mexico
#3 Best Charter Elementary Schools in New Mexico
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico

Coral Community Charter School has 195 students in grades PK, K-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.

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Montessori Elementary School
#5 Best Charter Elementary Schools in New Mexico

Montessori Elementary School has 420 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandoval County
#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has 883 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.

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The Best Schools in Albuquerque

Thursday, July 26, 2018

by Sandi Pressley

My how the time flies! It's already time to start thinking about where your children are going to school, especially if you're moving into the Albuquerque area. To help you find the best schools in Albuquerque, Niche.com has rated thousands of schools across America. The good news is that they gave an “A” grade to 17 schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools district. They base these ratings on a number of factors such as test scores, reviews, and other criteria.

One school in the district that shines is North Star Elementary School. Niche.com says “North Star Elementary School is a highly rated, public school located in Albuquerque, NM. It has 604 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading.” Those are outstanding marks for sure!

What are people saying about Albuquerque Public Schools? One reviewer said “Most of the teachers are very caring and thoughtful throughout the Albuquerque Public School system.” Another reviewer notes “Albuquerque has a great diversity which allows a better sense of community.” In regards to offering a safe learning environment, one student says “They are alert when there are serious issues going on and they try their best to resolve the problem by taking care of the students and keeping them safe.”

Some of the top rated schools in Albuquerque Public Schools that received at least an “A” grade are:

North Star Elementary School
Hubert H. Humphrey Elementary School
San Antonito Elementary School
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Double Eagle Elementary School
Desert Ridge Middle School
The Family School
La Cueva High School
Early College Academy
Eldorado High School
College & Career High School
Sandia High School

You can read the full reviews on Niche.com. You can also search homes for sale in the Albuquerque Public Schools area with our powerful home search tool.

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Make Sure Your Children Attend the Best Schools in Albuquerque

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

by Sandi Pressley

Are you planning to buy a home in Albuquerque and have kids in school? Then no doubt you want to find the right home near the best schools in Albuquerque. You certainly don’t want to end up regretting buying your home if it turns out that the school you live near isn’t right for your child.

You may think that your real estate agent can show you all the best schools in Albuquerque. But they can’t. Fair housing laws have been enacted that prevents agents from recommending schools. Why? It was discovered that some agents in recent years have been labeling schools as "bad" to swing the sales of homes toward more affluent neighborhoods. So it’s a good thing that agents in general aren’t allowed to recommend schools. That means that you as a parent should research the best schools in Albuquerque for your children. After you find a school you think would best suit your children’s needs, then your agent can help you find the right home near that school.

There are at least 3 questions you should ask when finding the right school in Albuquerque.

What school will you child attend?

Sure this may seem obvious, and that’s why some people forget to ask it. There are dozens of schools in the Albuquerque Public School district, so that means you have a lot of schools to choose from. Their website has a great deal of information about schools in Albuquerque that should be useful in finding a good school.

What are the numbers?

Even though numbers don’t provide a complete perspective, they are a great place to start. You can find helpful ratings and scores on websites such as GreatSchools.org and Niche.com. They use test scores, reviews, and other factors to rate the best schools in a given area.

What about reputation?

If you know people in the area you want to move to in Albuquerque, ask them what they know the schools in the area. You might even meet with the principal of a school to get an even closer look, presuming you can make such an arrangement. See if they can give you a tour of the school with your child present. Look at class sizes. Is the library well stocked? What does your child think about the school? These are great indicators to look for.

Finding the right school and the right home for sale in Albuquerque is worth the effort. Once you do find a great school for your child, let us help you find the right home near that school. Our powerful search tools can help you find homes for sale near the schools of your choice in Albuquerque. Also make sure to take advantage of our Home Buyer Listing Alerts to get automated alerts of homes as they hit the market. And you can always feel free to call us at 505-980-2999 to speak with an experienced agent.

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Enroll Your Children in the Top Schools in Albuquerque

Monday, February 6, 2017

by Sandi Pressley

Do you have children in high school and are planning to buy a home in Albuquerque soon? Then you no doubt want to find the best high schools to enroll your children. U.S. News and World Report compiles a list of the best schools in each state. They use 4 steps to grade each school. The criteria is that students perform better than expected in their state, disadvantaged students perform better than state average, graduation rates meet or exceed a national standard, and students are prepared for college-level coursework.

Here are the top 4 high schools in Albuquerque according to this list. These schools also ranked in the top 20 list for the entire state of New Mexico.

La Cueva High

La Cueva High is rated #1 in the Albuquerque Public School District and ranked #6 in the state of New Mexico. Students have the option to take Advanced Placement courses.

Early College Academy

Early College Academy is ranked #7 in the state. 34% of students in this school take AP course work.

Eldorado High

Ranked #10 in New Mexico, students at Eldorado have a 34% participation rate in AP courses.

Cibola High

Cibola High received a ranking of 13^th in the state of New Mexico, with a 33% participation rate in AP courses.

See the full list of top schools in Albuquerque.

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