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Best Lea County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,302 students in Lea County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lea County, NM are Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Tatum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lea County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Lea County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lea County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Llano Elementary School
1000 South First
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Gr: PK-K | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lea County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lea County, NM include Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Tatum Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lea County?
13 public preschools are located in Lea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lea County?
Lea County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lea County are often viewed compared to one another?

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