For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 500 students in Sierra County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Sierra County, NM are Arrey Elementary School and T Or C Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Sierra County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sierra County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Geronimo Trails Alt. High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 S Pershing St.
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 24%
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Gr: 4-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sierra County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Sierra County, NM include Arrey Elementary School and T Or C Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sierra County?
2 public preschools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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