For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 709 students in 87410, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87410, NM are Lydia Rippey Elementary School and Mccoy Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87410 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87410, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87410, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
87410, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 Lydia Rippey Road
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Gr: 9-12
Tiger Learning Cnt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1607 W Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87410, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87410, NM include Lydia Rippey Elementary School and Mccoy Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87410?
2 public preschools are located in 87410.
What is the racial composition of students in 87410?
87410 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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