For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in 87116, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 87116, NM are Sandia Base Elementary School and Wherry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87116 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87116, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87116, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandia Base Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21001 Wyoming Se Kafb East
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-4356
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-4356
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wherry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Bldg 25000 - Kafb East
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-2434
Albuquerque, NM 87116
(505) 268-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 87116, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87116, NM include Sandia Base Elementary School and Wherry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87116?
2 public schools are located in 87116.
What is the racial composition of students in 87116?
87116 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).