For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 173 students in 88061, NM.
Public preschools in zipcode 88061 have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 0.51.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88061, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
88061, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 88061, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 88061, NM include Sixth Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 88061?
2 public preschools are located in 88061.
What is the racial composition of students in 88061?
88061 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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