For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 562 students in Socorro County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Socorro County, NM are San Antonio Elementary School, Magdalena Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Socorro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 4th St
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Socorro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
239 Garfield Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: PK
511 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Socorro County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Socorro County, NM include San Antonio Elementary School, Magdalena Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Socorro County?
3 public preschools are located in Socorro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Socorro County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Socorro County include: San Antonio Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School vs. San Antonio Elementary School
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