For the 2026 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public preschools serving 5,706 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico are White Sands Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School and Zia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in New Mexico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Sands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Viking St White Sands Missil
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Missouri Ave
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Melrose, NM 88124
(575) 253-4269
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Reginald Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Mountain Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2008
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-2008
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Mexico include White Sands Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School and Zia Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Mexico?
18 blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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