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Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 753 students in Lincoln County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NM are Corona Elementary School, Capitan Elementary School and Hondo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corona Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
531 Franklin St
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1711
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 South Forest Ave
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Vista Primary
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Gr: PK-2 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NM include Corona Elementary School, Capitan Elementary School and Hondo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).

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