For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 76 students in Tierra Amarilla, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Tierra Amarilla, NM is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tierra Amarilla, 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 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Tierra Amarilla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tierra Amarilla, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tierra Amarilla, NM include Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tierra Amarilla?
1 public preschools are located in Tierra Amarilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Tierra Amarilla?
Tierra Amarilla public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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