Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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
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.
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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%
(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%
(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%
(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%
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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The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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