APS Student Transportation Services




Eligible/Ineligible School Bus Riders

An Albuquerque Public School student will be provided transportation to his/her assigned school under the following criteria:

Grades K-5 (Elementary): A student whose registered address is one mile or more one-way from his/her assigned attendance center will be eligible for school bus transportation.
Grades 6-8 (Middle): A student whose registered address is one and one-half miles or more one-way from his/her assigned attendance center will be eligible for school bus transportation.
Grades 9-12 (High): A student whose registered address is two miles or more one-way from his/her assigned attendance center will be eligible for school bus transportation.

A student will not be afforded transportation if attending a school outside his/her residence school unless specified by an Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Transportation for attendance at another school will be the responsibility of the parents/guardians unless specified by an IEP.

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