For the 2024 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public preschools serving 4,124 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico are Anthony Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #88.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #1010.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1111.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1313.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico include Anthony Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School and Mesa Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Mexico?
13 blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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