For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 765 students in Grant County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, NM are Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Sixth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, NM include Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Sixth Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
7 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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