For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,007 students in Taos County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Taos County, NM are Alta Vista Elementary School, Ranchos De Taos Elementary School and Red River Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taos County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: PK-3
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Taos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Corazon High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
La Jicarita Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Red River Valley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
16 Garcia Rd
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
P.o. Box 7
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Taos County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Taos County, NM include Alta Vista Elementary School, Ranchos De Taos Elementary School and Red River Valley Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Taos County, NM?
5 public preschools are located in Taos County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County, NM?
Taos County, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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