For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 359 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Thoreau, NM is Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thoreau, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Gr: 6 | 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thoreau, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thoreau?
1 public preschools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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