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Best Sunland Park Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Riverside Elementary School and Sunland Park 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 32% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Sunland Park have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

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, Riverside Elementary School and Sunland Park 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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