For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 385 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top ranked public preschool in Thoreau, NM is Thoreau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Thoreau, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thoreau, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thoreau?
1 public preschools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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