For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,451 students in Luna County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Luna County, NM are Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Luna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Luna County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Luna County, NM include Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Luna County?
7 public preschools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Luna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Luna County include: Chaparral Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School
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