For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,492 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Sandoval County, NM are Sandia Vista Elementary School, Jemez Valley Elementary School and Lybrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sandoval County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Jemez Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 550 Hcr 17
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Counselor, NM 87018
(575) 385-5001
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Algodones Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: PK | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Sandoval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Gr: PK | 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Gr: PK-7
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Sandoval County, NM include Sandia Vista Elementary School, Jemez Valley Elementary School and Lybrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sandoval County?
9 public preschools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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