For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 568 students in Espanola, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Espanola, NM are Alcalde Elementary School and Eutimio Salazar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Espanola, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Espanola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Espanola, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Espanola, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Military Academy Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Espanola, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Espanola, NM include Alcalde Elementary School and Eutimio Salazar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Espanola?
3 public preschools are located in Espanola.
What is the racial composition of students in Espanola?
Espanola public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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