For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 79 students in Des Moines, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Des Moines, NM is Des Moines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Moines have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Des Moines, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Des Moines, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Des Moines, NM include Des Moines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Moines?
1 public preschools are located in Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines?
Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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