For the 2023-24 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 24,539 students in Las Cruces, NM (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,186 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM are Early College High School, Alma D'arte Charter and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Cruces, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Las Cruces have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Las Cruces, NM Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Centennial High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #44.
Las Cruces High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #55.
Organ Mountain High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #66.
Mayfield High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 N. Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-9486
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-9486
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 Boston Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
5551 Camino De Flores
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
4450 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Las Cruces
Charter School
900 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
4501 West Picacho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9606
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9606
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 South Curnutt St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
1480 North Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 N 4th St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9556
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9556
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: n/an/a
2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Alternative School
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma D'arte Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 students
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
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
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Grades: 6-11
| 64 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM include Early College High School, Alma D'arte Charter and Centennial High School.
How many public schools are located in Las Cruces, NM?
47 public schools are located in Las Cruces, NM.
What percentage of students in Las Cruces, NM go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, NM public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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