For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 309 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 848-9409
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 848-9409
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque, NM include Abq Sign Language Academy and Lew Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Albuquerque public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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