For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 543 students in 87701, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in 87701, NM is Los Ninos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87701, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87701, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87701, NM include Los Ninos Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87701?
3 public preschools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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