Onate Elementary School
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: (505) 291-6819
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 301 students
Onate Elementary School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grades PK-5 in the Albuquerque Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Onate Elementary School is a public school located in Albuquerque, NM. 301 students attend Onate Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Measures of Student Success and Achievement data from New Mexico Public Education Department, and using 2024 Assessment of Science Readiness data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
Posted: May 10, 2025
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Posted: May 10, 2025
This school was a nightmare. One child was bored out of their mind and the other child was bullied constantly with no adult intervention. I had several meetings with the principal (when she would show up) and they were a joke. I had to pull my kids out after weeks of trying to find any resolution and no support. Icing on the cake was two months later I tried to substitute there for a sped class and they canceled the job and removed me from seeing sub jobs there. Stay away.
Posted: July 30, 2023
Two of my girls has Ben going to Onate Elementary for two years now. They love to go to this school!! The atmosphere is very positive and supportive. Their Special Ed teachers are super good!
I glad that my kids go to Onate.
Posted: July 30, 2023
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Posted: December 8, 2017
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Posted: December 8, 2017
I saw a child get beat up bad and nothing was done about it. I hear the child that got beat up is the one who got into trouble instead of the offender and I seen the principal be very rude and act like a snob to many parents and students
Posted: December 8, 2017
Not good at all. Schools should feel like home when you walk in. Not the case here.
Posted: July 21, 2017
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Posted: July 21, 2017
My son has been attending Oñate since kindergarten and is starting fifth grade this year. This school is absolutely amazing. I would the teachers and they are very open when you need to communicate with them. I will be very sad when he finishes here, but at least my daughter still has a few years left here. Great teachers and great school!
Posted: March 15, 2016
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Posted: March 15, 2016
Not challenging. My son's homework is about 2 grades behind where it should be. He is bored and for being 8 he really likes the idea of switching schools. For the most part the teachers are great, but they set the bar really low. Teachers never reach out to the parents. Don't get me started on the days off either. Every break is followed by in service days. Spring break is coming up, but the Friday before they are off for Vernal Holiday? Really???
Posted: April 15, 2015
My family has had a very positive experience with Onate over the past 5 years with both the teachers, staff, parents, and other children. It is a smaller school and I believe that has really helped to make sure no child is overlooked. I have always felt like I could talk to my child's teachers anytime and appreciated all the honest, helpful feedback I would get. Since it is a smaller school, there aren't as many activities or clubs that you might find at larger, well-funded schools but the staff make the most of what they have and do a great job.
Posted: February 10, 2013
I am new to this school and what a challenge just to get my child into class. The staff constantly harp on how you can't disrupt the class, to the point of keeping the children out. A teacher made the comment that the staff is very protective of them against the parents, and that is an understatement. It seems they view the parents as the enemy and keep them away from both the school and the teachers. You cannot talk to the teacher before or after school with any concerns, you have to wait until parent conference. I really like the teacher and feel she has a genuine concern for her students, but parent participation / communication is almost against the rules. The secretary/clerk run the school because the principal is only there 2 to 3 days a week and they treat the parents like they are the evil force they must protect the school against. In short, I love the teacher, but dislike the staff. If you enroll your child here, be prepared to go to battle when dealing with any staff member.
Posted: April 2, 2010
This is our neighborhood school. We've had children attend here for a long time. It is a bit smaller in population than other schools, so it has a bit of a family feel. I can't think of a teacher I don't like. They have always seemed genuinely interested in my children's education. I know everyone here and everyone knows my family.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 4.1 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 14.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 8.2 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 11.8 mi | |
| 3 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 12.6 mi | |
| 4 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 14.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 5.9 mi. |
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