Top 10 Best Valencia County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,223 students in Valencia County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM are Gil Sanchez Elementary School, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School and Sundance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Valencia County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
La Merced Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Jaramillo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Esperanza Dr
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Rank: #1111.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #1414.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 552 students
Rank: #1717.
La Promesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Valencia County, NM

Valencia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 24 students
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Po Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM include Gil Sanchez Elementary School, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School and Sundance Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valencia County, NM?
17 public preschools are located in Valencia County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County, NM?
Valencia County, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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