For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 136 students in Catron County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM are Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Catron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Catron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Grades: PK
| 4 students
test122 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Grades: PK-10
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Catron County, NM include Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Catron County?
2 public preschools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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