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Welcome to Los Padillas Elementary!
First established in 1901 as a county school, Los Padillas became part of APS in 1965.
Dual Language
As a Dual Language immersion school, we offer a 50/50 model in English and Spanish for K-5 students.
Sustaining the Future at Los Padillas ES
Los Padillas ES is a part of the Sustaining the Future Environmental Science Pathway including Mountain View ES, Polk MS & Rio Grande HS.
Sustaining the Future School Tours
Our pathway schools include:
- Rio Grande High School
- Polk Middle School
- Mountain View Elementary
- Los Padillas Elementary
Los Padillas Activities
Check out the activities at Los Padillas!
Visit Los Padillas Elementary School
Family & Community Partnerships
These partnerships are key for a supportive, caring environment where families, schools, and the community work together.
Free Summer Meals for Kids
APS Food and Nutrition Services is partnering with the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to provide free, nutritious and delicious meals to anyone 18 and under at over 100 sites across the city.
APS Online Registration
Use ParentVUE/StudentVUE for school registration and to check grades, assignments, attendance, calendars, teacher contact information, and more.
Utilice ParentVUE / StudentVUE para la inscripción escolar y para consultar calificaciones, tareas, asistencia, calendarios, información de contacto de los profesores y más.
Welcome Back!
First Day of school:
1st Grade - 12th Grade - August 7, 2026
Pre-K & Kindergarten - August 11, 2026
Upcoming Events
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Story Time in the Park
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APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Story Time in the Park
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APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Garden Music: Joseph General & High Vibrations- Featuring the Aquarium
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ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Backpack Giveaway
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Taylor Park, 7701 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Zoo Music: Tamaine - Featuring Reptiles
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ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Back to School Listening Session
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6400 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Garden Music: Al Hurricane Jr.
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ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Professional Development Days - No School for Students
all day
News & Announcements
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In The Spotlight
Learn more about what is going on at our school!
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