For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM are El Rito Elementary School, Alcalde Elementary School and Tierra Amarilla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Arriba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rito Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Grades: PK-3
| 62 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Rio Arriba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
St Rd 76 Cr 80 #355
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
P.o. Box 100
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
714 Calle Don Diego
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Empire Drive 258, Po Box 1009
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Grades: PK
| 9 students
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
1086 Hwy 595
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 27
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Grades: K-4
| 10 students
Military Academy Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Highway 74, Po Box 1077
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM include El Rito Elementary School, Alcalde Elementary School and Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Arriba County?
7 public preschools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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