For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 218 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn Elementary School and Santa Rosa 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 26% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Guadalupe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn Elementary School and Santa Rosa 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 84% (majority Hispanic).
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