For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 140 students in Magdalena, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Magdalena, NM is Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Magdalena, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy. 169, P.o. Box 907
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Magdalena, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Magdalena?
1 public preschools are located in Magdalena.
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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