For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 311 students in Portales, NM.
Portales, NM public preschools have a diversity score of 0.47, which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 0.51.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portales, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Grades: PK-K
| 311 students
Portales, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Portales, NM?
1 public preschools are located in Portales, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales?
Portales public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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