For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,168 students in 88240, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 88240, NM are Mills Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Will Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
88240, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
950 E. Snyder
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 88240, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 88240, NM include Mills Elementary School, Stone Elementary School and Will Rogers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 88240?
9 public preschools are located in 88240.
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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