For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 589 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora Elementary School, Floyd Elementary School and Elida Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roosevelt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Roosevelt County 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
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora Elementary School, Floyd Elementary School and Elida Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Roosevelt County?
4 public preschools are located in Roosevelt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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