For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,311 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Rio Rancho, NM is Sandia Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public pre schools.
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 Rio Rancho, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shining Stars Preschool
Special Education School
2100 Lionel Street Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Grades: PK
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Rancho, NM include Sandia Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Rancho?
2 public preschools are located in Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho 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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