For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,309 students in Los Alamos, NM. The top ranked public preschools in Los Alamos, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Alamos, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Los Alamos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Los Alamos, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Los Alamos, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Los Alamos, NM include Mountain Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Aspen Elementary School. Los Alamos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public preschools are located in Los Alamos?
3 public preschools are located in Los Alamos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Los Alamos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Los Alamos include: Aspen Elementary School vs. Barranca Mesa Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School vs. Aspen Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School vs. Aspen Elementary School
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