For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 847 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM are Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Kirtland, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Cr 6400
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-4550
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-4550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kirtland, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: K-3
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Kirtland, NM include Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kirtland?
3 public preschools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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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