For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 107 students in 87556, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in 87556, NM is Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 87556 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 87556, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87556, NM Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: PK-3 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
87556, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 87556, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 87556, NM include Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87556?
1 public preschools are located in 87556.
What is the racial composition of students in 87556?
87556 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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