For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,106 students in Sunland Park, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Sunland Park, NM are Gadsden Elementary School, Sunland Park Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunland Park, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Sunland Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sunland Park, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sunland Park, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Sunland Park, NM include Gadsden Elementary School, Sunland Park Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sunland Park?
4 public preschools are located in Sunland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunland Park?
Sunland Park public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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