For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 128 students in Magdalena, NM.
The top-ranked public preschool in Magdalena, NM is Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Magdalena, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Magdalena, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Magdalena?
1 public preschools are located in Magdalena.
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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