Best 88252 New Mexico Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 272 students in 88252, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in 88252, NM is Jal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 88252 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 88252, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88252, NM Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 88252, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 88252, NM include Jal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 88252?
1 public preschools are located in 88252.
What is the racial composition of students in 88252?
88252 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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