For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 207 students in Union County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM are Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM include Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County, NM?
2 public preschools are located in Union County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, NM?
Union County, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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