For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 683 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM are Lower Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School and Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Torrance County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Moriarty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mesd Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Torrance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
809 Joseph Ave And 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: K
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM include Lower Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School and Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Torrance County?
4 public preschools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Torrance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Torrance County include: Mountainair Elementary School vs. Moriarty Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School vs. Mountainair Elementary School
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