For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,260 students in Curry County, NM. The top ranked public preschools in Curry County, NM are Mesa Elementary School, Zia Elementary School and Texico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Curry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Texico Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Thornton St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Plains St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4445
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4445
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Lore St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Cameo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Cameo St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1010.
La Casita Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Davis St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Arts Academy At Bella Vista
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Cesar Chavez Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
James Bickley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E. 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1414.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1113 S. Oak St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Curry Jdc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 19000
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88102
(505) 769-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Lincoln Jackson Arts (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
206 Alphon St
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1606 Sr 311
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(505) 769-4300
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Curry County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Curry County, NM include Mesa Elementary School, Zia Elementary School and Texico Elementary School. Curry County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public preschools are located in Curry County?
15 public preschools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Curry County include: Highland Elementary School vs. Barry Elementary School, James Bickley Elementary School vs. Cameo Elementary School, La Casita Elementary School vs. Sandia Elementary School
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