For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 484 students in Santa Teresa, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Santa Teresa, NM is Santa Teresa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Teresa, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Teresa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Santa Teresa, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Santa Teresa, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Teresa, NM include Santa Teresa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Teresa?
1 public preschools are located in Santa Teresa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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