For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 835 students in San Miguel County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM are Los Ninos Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Pecos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Miguel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Grades: PK-3
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Grades: PK-1
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
1022 9th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Grades: K
| n/a students
San Miguel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: 1-5
| 174 students
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM include Los Ninos Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Pecos Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Miguel County?
5 public preschools are located in San Miguel County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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