Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
East Gate Kids
About the School
- At East Gate Kids we recognize a child's individuality while honoring the kind of upbringing a parent desires.
- When we, as parents, choose to pursue a career or desire a better life for ourselves and our children, choosing a childcare provider is an important step in our child's life.
- We provide a safe, nurturing environment with positive staff and child interactions.
- We center our curriculum on meeting the child's developmental needs through assessments, observations and age appropriate learning through play.
- The children will experience hands on play while being equipped with skills needed to get ready for school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
East Gate Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, livable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well- is our point of arrival.
- At East Gate Kids we recognize a child's individuality while honoring the kind of upbringing a parent desires. When we, as parents, chose to pursue a career or desire a better life for ourselves and our children, choosing a childcare provider is an important step in our child's life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Gate Kids's ranking?
East Gate Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for East Gate Kids?
The application deadline for East Gate Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is East Gate Kids located?
East Gate Kids is located in the La Cuesta neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to East Gate Kids is Calvary Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kids Castle (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 137 students
Daycare / Preschool
12840 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Christian
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12855 Eastridge Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1111 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Christian
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
Islamic
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
8600 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Christian
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
Islamic
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 137 students
Daycare / Preschool
12840 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Christian
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12855 Eastridge Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1111 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
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Apache Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Copper St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-7735
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Tomasita Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tomasita St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 291-6844
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,005 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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