The average public preschool in New Mexico has approximately 310 students (2024-25).
The public preschools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public preschool in New Mexico (by enrollment) is Eldorado High School with 1,622 students.
# Students Range: 494
1,622
Avg. # Students: 690
Largest New Mexico Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,622
Grades: PK-12
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Rank: #22.
Manzano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,365
Grades: PK-12
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Rank: #33.
George I Sanchez
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,221
Grades: PK-8
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Rank: #44.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,168
Grades: PK-12
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Rank: #55.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 937
Grades: PK-8
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Rank: #66.
El Camino Real Academy Community
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 778
Grades: PK-8
2500 S. Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Rank: #77.
Sonoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 748
Grades: PK-5
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Rank: #88.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 744
Grades: PK-5
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Rank: #99.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 718
Grades: PK-5
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Rank: #1010.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 690
Grades: PK-5
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rank: #1111.
Nina Otero Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 682
Grades: PK-8
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Rank: #1212.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 677
Grades: PK-8
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Rank: #1313.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 641
Grades: PK-5
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Rank: #1414.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 635
Grades: PK-6
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Rank: #1515.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 620
Grades: PK-5
8101 Gavin Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Rank: #1616.
Shining Stars Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 612
Grades: PK
2100 Lionel Street Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rank: #1717.
School Of Dreams Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 606
Grades: PK-12
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Rank: #1818.
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 592
Grades: PK-5
2800 Vermejo Park Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Rank: #1919.
Tombaugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 585
Grades: PK-5
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Rank: #2020.
Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 582
Grades: PK-5
1800 72nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Rank: #2121.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 580
Grades: PK-5
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Rank: #2222.
Double Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 565
Grades: PK-5
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Rank: #2323.
Sundance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 561
Grades: PK-6
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Rank: #2424.
Desert Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 559
Grades: PK-5
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Rank: #2525.
Pinon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 545
Grades: PK-6
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Rank: #2626.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 540
Grades: PK-5
801 Elizabeth St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Rank: #2727.
Bataan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 539
Grades: PK-5
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Rank: #2828.
Chaparral Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 527
Grades: PK-5
6325 Milne Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Rank: #2929.
Carlos Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 523
Grades: PK-5
1215 Cerrillos Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-7738
Rank: #3030.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
Students: 508
Grades: PK-2
5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Rank: #3131.
Loma Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 505
Grades: PK-5
1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Rank: #3232.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 501
Grades: PK-6
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #3333.
Sierra Vista Primary
Magnet School
Students: 497
Grades: PK-2
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Rank: #3434.
East Picacho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 495
Grades: PK-5
4450 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Rank: #3535.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 494
Grades: PK-5
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average public preschools student size?
The New Mexico average public preschools student size is 310 for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the largest student size in New Mexico?
The best top ranked public preschools in New Mexico include Eldorado High School, Manzano High School and George I Sanchez.
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