Chamiza Elementary School

Posted: January 23, 2026

My children have attended for a total of ) years due to the location and ease of their grandparents to support our families to pick them up when we are still occupied at work.

Low test scores, teachers talking negatively about having to be present; some fantastic teachers, but the majority are rude to parents and exhibit bullying behaviors.

I will need to locate another school and change my work schedule dynamics because of ongoing issues that do not get resolved.

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Posted: June 10, 2025

Chamiza Elementary School is a small, close-knit school community located on the northwest side of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving approximately 250 students from Pre-K through fifth grade. With two classes per grade level, the school offers a welcoming and supportive environment where every student is known and valued. Chamiza is proud to host monthly family events, which help foster strong school-to-home connections and ensure that families and community members feel included and engaged in the educational experience.

The school benefits from a highly committed and stable staff, with strong retention rates complemented by the thoughtful integration of both new and veteran educators. Chamiza offers robust student support through a full-time counselor, a behavior redirector, a dean of students, and a teaching and learning coach—all working collaboratively to meet academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.

Students at Chamiza enjoy a well-rounded education, participating weekly in physical education, art, music, and library classes. The school also has an active and involved PTA, further enhancing the sense of community and support that defines the Chamiza experience. Overall, Chamiza Elementary is a nurturing and inclusive school where students thrive both academically and socially.

Posted: May 12, 2024

Both of my kids attended Chamiza and loved it. The quality of their educational experience was great. My daughter had great teachers each year there except for the fourth grade, and my son had great teachers each year there except for the first year. Overall, it was a great school for them. One thing I detested was some employee of the school reporting my family to CYFD for suspected child abuse. After a thorough investigation and visit to my home, the case worker said that the claim was completely unfounded and apologized that it was ever made. Clearly someone at Chamiza could have at least attempted to reach out and communicate with us directly but failed to do so. I don't think one rogue employee overshadowed all of the excellent teachers and staff that supported my kids at Chamiza.

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Posted: October 27, 2013

my school is awesome the teachers are what make the school go round and it's clean and beautiful, i am so glad my child goes there:)

Posted: December 20, 2012

this school is wonderful, safe, and has the best teachers. my daughter had mary kay brudos and she is a hands on teacher and recognized that all children do not learn the same. she gave me insight into my daughter and nurtured her. my daughter's confidence level went through the roof. i could not have asked for a better experience.

Posted: April 19, 2010

I have two doughters and both attended Chamiza Elementary. The teachers were so good to one of my doughters assisting her on achiving her goals to graduate. My doughter had a learning disability and by providing all the assistant she was able to write and read. The Special Ed classes during her years at the school were very dificult for us and the school as well. My doughter was able to graduate from high school and also attended collage. With out the school assistance and the teachers devoted attention to students with some disabilities , the student never will be a very funtional and active member of the community. I commend the school for a job well done with students that face learning disabilities.

Posted: February 23, 2010

My Daugther has the best teacher and loves her school all the people who work there are great!!!