For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,464 students in Otero County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Otero County, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Holloman Elementary School and Cloudcroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Otero County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Otero County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 Arnold Ave
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(505) 439-3270
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(505) 439-3270
Grades: 3-5
| 200 students
P.o. Box 442
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
1500 Oregon Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Otero County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Otero County, NM include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Holloman Elementary School and Cloudcroft Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Otero County?
7 public preschools are located in Otero County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otero County?
Otero County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Otero County include: North Elementary School vs. Yucca Elementary School, Yucca Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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