The average public preschool in New Mexico has approximately 309 students (2025).
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 1,608 students.
# Students Range: 487
1,608
Avg. # Students: 678
Largest New Mexico Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,608
Grades: PK-12
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Rank: #22.
Manzano High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,217
Grades: PK-12
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Rank: #33.
Mission Achievement And Success 1.0
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,138
Grades: PK-12
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Rank: #44.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,117
Grades: PK-9
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Rank: #55.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,099
Grades: PK-8
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Rank: #66.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 735
Grades: PK-5
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 724
Grades: PK-5
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 723
Grades: PK-5
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Rank: #99.
El Camino Real Academy Community
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 715
Grades: PK-8
2500 S. Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Rank: #1010.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 692
Grades: PK-5
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rank: #1111.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 656
Grades: PK-8
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Rank: #1212.
Nina Otero Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 644
Grades: PK-8
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Rank: #1313.
Shining Stars Preschool
Special Education School
Students: 619
Grades: PK
2100 Lionel Street Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rank: #1414.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 617
Grades: PK-5
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Rank: #1515.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 615
Grades: PK-6
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Rank: #1616.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 591
Grades: PK-6
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Rank: #1717.
Tombaugh Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 584
Grades: PK-5
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Rank: #1818.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 578
Grades: PK-5
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Rank: #1919.
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 574
Grades: PK-5
2800 Vermejo Park Dr Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 452-3137
Rank: #2020.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 558
Grades: PK-5
8101 Gavin Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7763
Rank: #2121.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 557
Grades: PK-6
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #2222.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 555
Grades: PK-12
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Rank: #2323.
Double Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 551
Grades: PK-5
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Rank: #2424.
Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 548
Grades: PK-5
1800 72nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-5400
Rank: #2525.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 540
Grades: PK-5
6325 Milne Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-3301
Rank: #2626.
Desert Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 539
Grades: PK-5
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Rank: #2727.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 531
Grades: PK-5
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 524
Grades: PK-5
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 524
Grades: PK-5
801 Elizabeth St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 292-6707
Rank: #3030.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 520
Grades: PK-5
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Rank: #3131.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 519
Grades: PK-6
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Rank: #3232.
Students: 517
Grades: PK-2
5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Rank: #3333.
Petroglyph Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 509
Grades: PK-5
5100 Marna Lynn Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Rank: #3434.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 488
Grades: PK-5
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Rank: #3535.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 487
Grades: PK-6
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
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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 309 for 2025.
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 Mission Achievement And Success 1.0.
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