For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 348 students in Bernalillo, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bernalillo, NM is Santo Domingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Bernalillo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bernalillo, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Bernalillo, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bernalillo, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bernalillo, NM include Santo Domingo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bernalillo?
2 public preschools are located in Bernalillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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