For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 311 students in Portales, NM.
Portales, NM public preschools have a diversity score of 0.47, which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 0.51.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portales, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Gr: PK-K | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Portales, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Portales, NM?
1 public preschools are located in Portales, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales?
Portales public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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