For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 208 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas Elementary School and R.v.traylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hidalgo County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 155 students
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas Elementary School and R.v.traylor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hidalgo County?
2 public preschools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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