Altura Preparatory School vs North Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altura Preparatory School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
North Valley Academy
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
| Measure | Altura Preparatory School Albuquerque, New Mexico | North Valley Academy Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 416 | #285 of 416 |
| National rank | #14304 of 50,301 | #46343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 263 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Albuquerque | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altura Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 17.5).
- •Altura Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 100%).
- •North Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.2).
- •North Valley Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 263.
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 Altura Preparatory School better than North Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Altura Preparatory School ranks higher (65.7 vs 17.5 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 Altura Preparatory School and North Valley Academy?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altura Preparatory School: 263. North Valley Academy: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altura Preparatory School and North Valley Academy rank in New Mexico?
Altura Preparatory School is 20th of 416 and North Valley Academy is 285th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).