For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 363 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NM are Cimarron Elementary School and Eagle Nest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: PK-4
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Grades: PK-4
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: PK-2
| 238 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 2-3
| 132 students
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: PK
| 6 students
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NM include Cimarron Elementary School and Eagle Nest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colfax County?
3 public preschools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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