Best Guadalupe County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 218 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM are Santa Rosa Elementary School and Vaughn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Guadalupe County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM include Santa Rosa Elementary School and Vaughn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Guadalupe County?
2 public preschools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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