For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 768 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM are Lower Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School and Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance 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 29% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Torrance County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Torrance County, NM include Lower Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School and Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Torrance County?
5 public preschools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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