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)
- 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)
Top Rankings
East Gate Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
- 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kids Castle
Daycare / Preschool
12840 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 137 students
Southwest Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 220 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Childrens Promise Centers
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12855 Eastridge Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
1.5 miles
Gr: NS
Our Montessori School ![Our Montessori School Photo]( "Our Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1111 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 3 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Salam Academy ![Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!]( "Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salam School
(Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Design For Learning Differences School
Special Education School
8600 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
5.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Little Corral Kindergarte
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salam Academy ![Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!]( "Salam Academy Photo - Group Prayer daily!")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salam School
(Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kids Castle
Daycare / Preschool
12840 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 137 students
Southwest Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 220 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Childrens Promise Centers
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12855 Eastridge Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
1.5 miles
Gr: NS
Our Montessori School ![Our Montessori School Photo]( "Our Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1111 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 3 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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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