When I was studying music in Europe I asked a European pianist how so many of them all have such an…read moreeffortless mastery of music and can sing the notes without hearing them on an instrument. She replied that they start ear training at a very young age of two to four years. I just happen to be in a position to test the theory through the Pajarito, Yamaha music school. And well, so far, my 5 year old is singing along great with her piano lessons, and my 2 year old chimes in "do re mi" right in tune. Yamaha is a world renowned technique that requires very specialized and certified teachers who follow a curriculum that has been developed over several decades and constantly upgrades to include the latest and greatest in music pedagogy. There is only one Yamaha music program in the region so people come from as far as Los Alamos to take lessons. This is more than just a piano playing class. This technique is catered toward developing the whole musician. They start with listening, and singing and playing all at once so that eventually the student can hear in his or her mind what the notes sound like before they play which opens a superb appreciation for music and can provide the foundation for exceptional performance if the kid decides to go down that path. There is also a large emphasis on playing as an ensemble which develops an ability to work with and respond to others. I was personally amazed at how fast my daughter went from having no concept of pitch to singing simple figures ("do re mi" etc.) precisely in tune in just one or two lessons. She now sings the pitches before she plays them on the piano prooving that she somehow grasps the language of music in a very real and internalized way.

My nephew has attended Pathways Academy for the past year as a fifth grader. He previously…read moreattended public school in Rio Rancho with disastrous results. This school has been absolutely perfect for our family since he was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum as being a child with High-Functioning Autism. He is not in a special education classroom and is not on an IEP and does not need to be at this school. The school treats each child as an individual and educates them to their specific needs and abilities. The school has a four-day school week and there is no homework being brought home. My nephew has been allowed to advance at his own level, even up to the next grade level, and does not have the stigma of being treated like he is in special education. All children are on a behavior management program where they are rewarded for good behavior and he is frequently going on field trips. Bullying is treated appropriately and I'm ecstatic to hear my nephew be able to actually say for the first time that he has "friends." He has sensory issues with clothes and is allowed to wear clothes that are comfortable to him. I like this school because my nephew is treated like a capable child and for the first time in his life is enjoying school and really likes his teachers. It's a pleasure to see him come home from school in a good mood and a lot of his behavioral issues at home have greatly decreased since he has been enrolled at this school. I would totally recommend this school to any parent who has a child on the autism spectrum and/or has ADHD/ADD, or has any type of learning disability.

Most teacher are dedicated and willing to meet with parents before and afterschool…read more They have a dual language program for students K-5.

St. Charles is one of the better parochial schools in Albuquerque with a focus on caring about the…read morefundamentals of a solid education. My god daughter attends, and I recently had the pleasure of seeing her presented with an award for "straight A" 4th-grade school work. The parents all seem to know each other, and the teachers and administration are clearly enthusiastic about being here. Also, even thought this is a Catholic school, religion isn't forced and the school welcomes students from all walks. If you are thinking about sending your child here, I recommend meeting the principal and staff. You are sure to be impressed!

this place is nasty as hell first of all, second the teachers here suck, and dont know how to do…read moretheir mf job. third this place makes me want to fucking die

Fantastic school, we visit each year for the Arts & Crafts fair which has got to the the biggest on…read morein New Mexico, every classroom and hallway is packed with tables that offer all sorts of artistic crafts.

Decent neighborhood park to take the kids to. Don't know anything about the school...test scores,…read moresafety... Empty field to run in, play equipment for fun. Just need kids, water and snacks for an afternoon of play!

I attended elementary school here in the eighties. Nothing but fond memories of great times…read more Loved Osuna.

Probably the best middle school in ABQ. It wasn't a bad…read moreschool at all, and the principal is really nice, you're lucky if you are in the school when this principal is here because he is a very nice guy. Teachers are alright, nothing really bad or really good, there is some teachers I liked better then others. Overall it's a good school. And I've met friends there.

The pool is DISGUSTING!!! For the second time in two weeks they closed the pool because someone…read morepooped in the pool. The men's lockerrooms are dirty. Im sure you could get athletes foot or some other bacterial infe tion in there. The worst part is I paid $10 for parking & the children lifeguards said I could not get my money back. SWIMMERS BEWARE!

Nice University grounds…read more We were able to walk the outdoor grounds unencumbered. The academic and functional buildings were secured approximately. I thought the grounds were neat and kept up for the incoming class. Very quiet looking university, but I felt the environment was ready to receive the next generation of scholars. Go Lobos! Have a great year.