Montessori Of The Rio Grande

Montessori of the Rio Grande is a public Albuquerque Montessori school, serving grades K–5, with approximately 215 students. It adheres to the traditional Montessori model—multi-age classrooms, hands-on learning, and certified Montessori teachers. It is in the Los Duranes neighborhood and boasts a 12:1 student–teacher ratio. Reading proficiency, at 77%, is well above New Mexico's average of 69%, while math at 42% is above the state cut-off of approximately 30%. Montessori received a ranking in the top 10% of public elementary schools in NM. It is worth mentioning that Montessori believes in self-directed learning and opportunity to build community. Demographics include 48% White, 41% Hispanic, and 43% of students qualified for free or reduced lunch. The families have developed unique traditions like Bosque walks and Pancake Fridays. For interested families looking for an Albuquerque Montessori school, Montessori of the Rio Grande offers focus on academic growth and connection to community.

The campus received a renovation award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for its renovation that relates modernistic design to adobe design, as well as its sustainable features such as rainwater collection, and efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).