For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 133 students in Penasco, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Penasco, NM is Penasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Penasco, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Penasco, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Penasco, NM include Penasco Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Penasco?
1 public preschools are located in Penasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?
Penasco public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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