For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,922 students in 88201, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in 88201, NM are Military Heights Elementary School, Berrendo Elementary School and Nancy Lopez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
preschools in zipcode 88201 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 88201, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88201, NM Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Military Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Ave Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
El Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #88.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Alameda St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Grades: PK
| 257 students
88201, New Mexico Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 88201, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in 88201, NM include Military Heights Elementary School, Berrendo Elementary School and Nancy Lopez Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 88201?
10 public preschools are located in 88201.
What is the racial composition of students in 88201?
88201 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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