For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 136 students in Catron County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM are Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Catron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Catron County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Gr: K-3
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM include Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Catron County?
2 public preschools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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