For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,223 students in Eddy County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eddy County, NM are Ocotillo Elementary School and Loving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eddy County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Eddy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eddy County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocotillo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2106 Captain Williams Ln
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Loving Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: PK-K | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: PK-K | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3303
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3303
Gr: PK | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Eddy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Grace House Prog Rtc High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eddy County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eddy County, NM include Ocotillo Elementary School and Loving Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eddy County?
4 public preschools are located in Eddy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eddy County?
Eddy County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Eddy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eddy County include: Ocotillo Elementary School vs. Loving Elementary School
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