For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 272 students in Jal, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jal, NM is Jal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public preschool 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 Jal 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 Public Preschools in Jal, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Eagle Road
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Gr: 3-7 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jal, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jal, NM include Jal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jal?
1 public preschools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal 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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