Top 10 Best Chaves County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,063 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Chaves County, NM are Dexter Elementary School, Hagerman Elementary School and Military Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Chaves County Public Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Hagerman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
406 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Military Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
El Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
Rank: #1111.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Alameda St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Grades: PK
| 250 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chaves County, NM

Chaves County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Chaves County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Chaves County, NM include Dexter Elementary School, Hagerman Elementary School and Military Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chaves County, NM?
14 public preschools are located in Chaves County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County, NM?
Chaves County, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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