For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 835 students in San Miguel County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM are Los Ninos Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Pecos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Miguel County, NM include Los Ninos Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Pecos Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Miguel County?
5 public preschools are located in San Miguel County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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