For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 238 students in 87740, NM.
Public preschools in zipcode 87740 have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 0.51.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87740, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
87740, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 87740, NM?
1 public preschools are located in 87740, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in 87740?
87740 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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