For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 90 students in 87036, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in 87036, NM is Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 87036 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87036, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87036, NM Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87036, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87036, NM include Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87036?
1 public preschools are located in 87036.
What is the racial composition of students in 87036?
87036 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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