For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,168 students in Hobbs, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Hobbs, NM are Mills Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Will Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hobbs, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Hobbs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hobbs, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #99.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Hobbs, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hobbs, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Hobbs, NM include Mills Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Will Rogers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hobbs?
9 public preschools are located in Hobbs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hobbs?
Hobbs public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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