For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,309 students in 87544, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in 87544, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87544 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87544, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87544, NM Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 87544, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 87544, NM include Mountain Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87544?
3 public preschools are located in 87544.
What is the racial composition of students in 87544?
87544 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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