For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 215 students in Carlsbad, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in Carlsbad, NM is Jefferson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Carlsbad, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Carlsbad, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Grace House Prog Rtc High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Carlsbad, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carlsbad, NM include Jefferson Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Carlsbad?
1 public charter schools are located in Carlsbad.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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