For the 2025-26 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 14% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Gr: PK-1 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
San Miguel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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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