For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 272 students in Jal, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Jal, NM is Jal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Jal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jal, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Eagle Road
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Gr: 3-7 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jal, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Jal, NM include Jal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jal?
1 public preschools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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