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Best Des Moines Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 79 students in Des Moines, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Des Moines, NM is Des Moines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Moines have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Des Moines, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Des Moines, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Des Moines, NM include Des Moines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Moines?
1 public preschools are located in Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines?
Des Moines public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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