For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 6,353 students in Valencia County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM are Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School and Peralta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Valencia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 635 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Peralta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Sundance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #77.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Valencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Ann Parish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
La Merced Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1313.
Tome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1414.
School Of Dreams Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 606 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
La Promesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Valencia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 24 students
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Irving Berlin Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
900 Esperanza Dr
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Po Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 5 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Valencia County, NM include Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School and Peralta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valencia County?
16 public preschools are located in Valencia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County?
Valencia County 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).
Which public preschools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Valencia County include: Peralta Elementary School vs. Bosque Farms Elementary School, Gil Sanchez Elementary School vs. La Merced Elementary School, Dennis Chavez Elementary School vs. Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
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