For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,099 students in 87004, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87004, NM are Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Elementary School and Santo Domingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87004 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87004, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87004, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Bernalillo Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Gr: 4-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: K-3 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
87004, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87004, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87004, NM include Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Elementary School and Santo Domingo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87004?
4 public elementary schools are located in 87004.
What is the racial composition of students in 87004?
87004 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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