Top 5 Best Dona Ana County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 912 students in Dona Ana County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Dona Ana County, NM are J Paul Taylor Academy, Alma D'arte Charter and Las Montanas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dona Ana County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). Charter schools in Dona Ana County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Dona Ana County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 North Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Las Cruces
Charter School
900 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community
Charter School
2211 North Valley Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88007
(575) 571-2177
Grades: K-3
| 93 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dona Ana County, NM

Dona Ana County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 13 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 7 students
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 14 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Dona Ana, NM 88032
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Grades: PK
| 5 students
5340 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(555) 555-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 students
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
P.o. Box 67
La Mesa, NM 88044
(505) 233-3475
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Grades: 6-11
| 64 students
Rtc-residental Tr Ct (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5050-b Mcnutt Road
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002
(505) 882-6236
Grades: 1-12
| 92 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Mesilla, NM 88046
(505) 526-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
P.o. Box C
San Miguel, NM 88058
(505) 233-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
1 Viking St Wsmr
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Dona Ana County, NM include J Paul Taylor Academy, Alma D'arte Charter and Las Montanas Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Dona Ana County, NM?
7 public charter schools are located in Dona Ana County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Dona Ana County, NM?
Dona Ana County, NM public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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