Albuquerque Bilingual Academy vs Painted Sky Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
Painted Sky Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Albuquerque Bilingual Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | Painted Sky Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 416 | #301 of 416 |
| National rank | #47557 of 50,301 | #46879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 15.1).
- •Albuquerque Bilingual Academy does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.9).
- •Painted Sky Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 328.
- •Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is a charter school while Painted Sky Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque Bilingual Academy better than Painted Sky Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Sky Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albuquerque Bilingual Academy and Painted Sky Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy: 328. Painted Sky Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albuquerque Bilingual Academy and Painted Sky Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is 331st of 416 and Painted Sky Elementary is 301st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).