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#94 of 100 private schools in NM
Western Heights Learning Center
Elementary School · Albuquerque, NM
A private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6415 SAGE RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Western Heights Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,184
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 0.1 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Rio Grande Academy of Fine ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–7 | 0.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Alamosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western Heights Learning Center is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Western Heights Learning Center
Western Heights Learning Center is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Heights Learning Center
What grades does Western Heights Learning Center serve?
Western Heights Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Western Heights Learning Center?
Western Heights Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Learning Center is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Western Heights Learning Center rank in NM?
Western Heights Learning Center ranks #94 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Western Heights Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Heights Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Western Heights Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Western Heights Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Western Heights Learning Center a religious school?
Western Heights Learning Center has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 247-2079
- Area population (ZIP 87121)
- 76,135
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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