For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 211 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas Elementary School and R.v.traylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hidalgo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Gr: 5-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Gr: 3-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas Elementary School and R.v.traylor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hidalgo County?
2 public preschools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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