For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 243 students in Union County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM are Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: PK-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 35%
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 5-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NM include Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
2 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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