For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,267 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cibola County, NM are Mount Taylor Elementary School, Milan Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cibola County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cibola County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cibola County, NM include Mount Taylor Elementary School, Milan Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cibola County?
3 public preschools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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