Montessori of the Rio Grande
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 · Albuquerque
#26 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#18668 of 50,301 nationally
About Montessori of the Rio Grande
Montessori of the Rio Grande is a charter elementary located in Albuquerque, in the Albuquerque school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 219 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 26th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 219.
There are 183 schools in Albuquerque; Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks 11th of 170 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Montessori of the Rio Grande by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Montessori of the Rio Grande
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Duranes Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
34 students · 761 m away
Reginald Chavez Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students · 1.4 km away
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
119 students · 1.6 km away
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
534 students · 1.6 km away
Cochiti Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 1.7 km away
Tierra Adentro
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
257 students · 1.9 km away
John Adams Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students · 2.2 km away
Ace Leadership High School
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
285 students · 2.3 km away
Native American Community Academy
Albuquerque · Charter other · Grades K–12
428 students · 2.5 km away
Valley High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
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221 students
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222 students
Taos Municipal Charter
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216 students
Mountain Mahogany Community School
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223 students
Taos Integrated School of Arts
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
215 students
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
203 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Montessori of the Rio Grande a good school?
Montessori of the Rio Grande has a Success Index (US) of 59.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #26 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Montessori of the Rio Grande rank in New Mexico?
Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks #26 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #18668 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Montessori of the Rio Grande?
Montessori of the Rio Grande had 219 students in 2025.
Is Montessori of the Rio Grande a elementary school or a high school?
Montessori of the Rio Grande is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Montessori of the Rio Grande?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Montessori of the Rio Grande; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.