For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 709 students in 87410, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in 87410, NM are Lydia Rippey Elementary School and Mccoy Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87410 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87410, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87410, NM Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 354 students
87410, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 Lydia Rippey Road
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Cnt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1607 W Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 87410, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 87410, NM include Lydia Rippey Elementary School and Mccoy Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87410?
2 public preschools are located in 87410.
What is the racial composition of students in 87410?
87410 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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