"The B'nai Israel Preschool, established in 1980, was created with the vision of a solid foundation for future learning.
Our program, based on a developmentally appropriate model, uniquely integrates Jewish culture, values and holidays into the world of the young child.
From its small beginning of a single classroom to a program six times the size, we have maintained high standards.
The school currently houses classes for two, three and four year old children, before and after school programs, and a state accredited Kindergarten.
The B'nai Israel Preschool offers a quality program in a positive child-centered environment.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NM School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1920
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Living a fully modern life sanctified by Conservative Jewish values and practices.
- "The B'nai Israel Preschool, established in 1980, was created with the vision of a solid foundation for future learning. Our program, based on a developmentally appropriate model, uniquely integrates Jewish culture, values and holidays into the world of the young child. From its small beginning of a single classroom to a program six times the size, we have maintained high standards. The school currently houses classes for two, three and four year old children, before and after school programs, and a state accredited Kindergarten. The B'nai Israel Preschool offers a quality program in a positive child-centered environment."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congregation B'nai Israel Pres's ranking?
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Congregation B'nai Israel Pres?
The application deadline for Congregation B'nai Israel Pres is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Congregation B'nai Israel Pres located?
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres is located in the Sandia Ridge neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Congregation B'nai Israel Pres is Acton Academy Albuquerque (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Innovation Pre-elementary (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oak Grove Classical Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Acton Academy Albuquerque ![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Albuquerque ![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Salam Academy ![Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!]( "Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Acton Academy Albuquerque ![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Serendipity Day School
Daycare / Preschool
124 Richmond Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
21st Century Public Academy
Charter School
(Reading: 49%)
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Ecademy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Freedom High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-6012
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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