Albuquerque & Rio Rancho Schools

Public school Systems

The Albuquerque Public Schools system is by far the largest in the state. Their web site is a wonderful resource and includes current report cards for each school, a calendar of events and a monthly newsletter that can be sent to you via e-mail.
Rio Rancho Public Schools was once a part of APS. Population growth on the West Side and in Rio Rancho made it practical to create a separate district in the mid '90's. Now, it boasts the newest high school in the area with another being built
Los Lunas Public Schools is south of Albuquerque about 20 miles. The site link is intermittent. The phone number is: 505-839-3840
Moriarty Municipal Schools is east of Albuquerque and includes the Edgewood area.

Charter schools

East Mountain High School -- Sandia Park, NM 87047 - (505) 281-7400
Nuestros Valores Charter School -- Albuquerque, NM 87121 - (505) 873-7758
Public Academy for Performing Arts -- Albuquerque, NM 87106 - (505) 262-4888
Robert F. Kennedy Charter School -- Albuquerque, NM 87109 - (505) 767-5827

Private schools

American Montessori Society: A Montessori Foundation Directory of Montessori schools.
Parochial Schools The Archdiocese of Santa Fe operates a number of elementary schools and one high school in the Albuquerque area.
Albuquerque Academy is located in the upper --NE Heights. A co-ed school for grades 6-12.
Albuquerque Christian School Pre-school through middle school.
Bosque Preparatory School is tucked against the Rio Grande on the West Side. A co-ed school for grades 6-12.
Congregation B'nai Israel (505) 266-0155 Pre-school.
The Menaul School A co-ed, Presbyterian-affiliated, college preparatory school that is both a day and boarding school for grades 6-12.
Sandia Preparatory School Located in the northern part of the city. A co-ed School for students in grades 6-12.

Daycare is always a difficult choice. The Child Care licensing board can be reached at (505) 867-5659. And, here are two of the larger providers in Albuquerque:

Vocational school

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) offers a wide range of courses, including training for those wishing to work at Intel.

College and graduate programs

University of New Mexico (UNM) is located in the heart of Albuquerque.
University of Phoenix offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and even on-line courses.