For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 348 students in Bernalillo, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Bernalillo, NM is Santo Domingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bernalillo, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Bernalillo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bernalillo, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Bernalillo, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bernalillo, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Bernalillo, NM include Santo Domingo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bernalillo?
2 public preschools are located in Bernalillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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