2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in Bernalillo County

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  758 reviews

Senior: Eldorado High School has given me a safe place to learn more about myself, create meaningful relationships with like-minded peers, and expand my understanding of the world around me. The best part of Eldorado is the supportive and attentive staff. I struggled during my freshman year and spent the majority of it online because of Covid-19. Despite the major barriers to creating student-teacher relationships brought on by the pandemic, the staff at Eldorado continued to go beyond the curriculum to connect. There were countless check-ins, small group meetings, class discussions, and collaborative work to make the school year as meaningful as possible. Overall, I am very happy with my high school experience and sad to see it coming to an end. If I could change something at Eldorado, I would like to see less vandalism. It creates a less inviting atmosphere for the rest of our students and displays a general attitude of disrespect from those destroying our campus. In conclusion, go Eagles!... Read 758 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,661

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 409

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: This is my child's 2nd year at ASE and we absolutely love it! The teachers and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the diversity is unbelievable and overall just a very welcoming place to be. They communicate well and welcome the parents to be involved in everything, especially to follow your child's progress and their grades. It has also been a relief to know all the safety measures and precautions they have in place to protect the students during this pandemic. They truly take their health and well being seriously. I highly recommend this school!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 855

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Mission Achievement & Success, NM•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.81 out of 5  57 reviews

Parent: All of my children attended MAS Charter School. I have two daughters who have graduated from MAS and have both gone to college. My youngest child is still attending MAS and this school was instrumental in helping my children. My oldest daughter was not proficient in reading when she started 7th grade, yet graduated as an advanced reader thanks to MAS! They are VERY structured, so if you don't want structure, you won't want to send your child here, but if you value structure and accountable learning for your child, this is the place to go!... Read 57 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,162

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 498

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 523

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 248

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: We have been very happy with NMIS. We've had excellent teachers and our child really enjoys school. The language immersion and IB programs are wonderful. I think the IB projects are great learning experiences. I also really appreciate the art and music classes. The past year has been rough with covid and online learning, but NMIS teachers and staff have worked so hard to make the best of the circumstances. We are so happy to be back to full time in-person school now!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 402

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.83 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: I absolutely think Coral Community Charter School lives up to every aspect of their name! They are MORE than a Community, it's family! The staff is so close knit and they take the time to get to know each student and their families. I appreciate that Coral does not treat my children as just another number in their system, they treat them as an important human being that strives for greatness and gives them the tools for success. My children were given a Personal Education Plan (P.E.P) from the beginning, which tailors to their personal learning and social-emotional goals. The individualization ensures my children will gain the needed support and tools for success. I appreciate the single gender strategies implemented, because boys and girls learn differently! I appreciate that Coral allows my children to move around in the class, they believe that children retain more information while given the opportunity to move around. When looking for a QUALITY school, Coral is the place for you... Read 24 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 228

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: It's been a really good school with the exception of 3rd grade. The teacher my kid had was terrible. He was very unhappy the whole year and we really couldn't do anything about it. By the time I figured out how bad this teacher was it was too late to change teacher's. The other 3rd grade class was full so no way to get in to it. We are hoping it's not as bad of a year for the incoming 3rd graders & a GREAT year for my kid...... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The teachers and staff are all amazing. Everyone is so friendly and have really helped my children blossom. They love school because of Dennis Chavez, and nothing could make me happier.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 552

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Stellar school. Teachers who really care and a true sense of community. Also, very impressed with the STEM curriculum.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 294

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  31 reviews

Junior: The teachers at Explore Academy who stick around for more than one year are fabulous. Steps have been made toward fulfilling the promise of being a "college prep" school, including starting PSAT testing in 9th grade and offering more advanced courses, but the school still falls short. Without AP classes or support for attending school outside of New Mexico, Explore Academy has some major steps to take. Additionally, due to the high school campus being 6-12 grade, high school students have to contend with the behavior of middle schoolers and sharing spaces such as the lunch room with younger students.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,026

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We are so grateful for our experience at this school . Amazing teachers and staff. They really care about their students and their families.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 498

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

High School Senior: I would choose this school if I could do it again because it was very fun interactive lessons and the teachers were amazing at their job. I am where I am because of how much effort the teachers from this school put into their lesson plans. I am very thankful to all the staff of this school for allowing me to experience so much while I attended the school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 436

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 456

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My two sons have attended this school for years and I cannot speak highly enough of it! The care, concern, professionalism, expertise, kindness, and so much more, just pours from each TMEMS employee. My 1st grade son just wrote an essay about how much he loves his teacher. My older son is in middle school and is thriving too. If you want a place for your child to excel, this is it.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 212

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 624

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  291 reviews

Senior: The physical appearance of the school is well-kept and mostly modern. The campus is surrounded by tall fences and locking doors, student safety is taken seriously. Student parking/ drop-off and pickup, however, has been an ongoing issue as of recently. It is a diverse high school that offers many opportunities to its low-income students. It offers sports, clubs, and other after-school programs. The administration has had a few ups and downs but its staff is normally kind. The AP and Gifted programs are well-planned. The math curriculum could use a revamp, it's not focused on practice-based learning, making it hard for students to retain information. English curriculum is well-planned and benefits students the most. With a recent focus on college readiness, more college bases resources are available. There are a variety of well-rounded science, technology, and math courses offered. The school is working on improvement, it has a bright future.... Read 291 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,393

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1