For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 874 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM are Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kirtland, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Kirtland, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Gr: 4-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Gr: K-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM include Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kirtland?
3 public preschools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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