Top 10 Best 88001 New Mexico Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 13,582 students in 88001, NM.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 88001 have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88001, NM Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Sands Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Viking St White Sands Missil
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Tombaugh Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Hillrise Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 South Curnutt St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Jornada Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3400 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Camino Real Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #77.
Mesilla Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Fairacres Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 West Picacho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9606
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
University Hills Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2005 South Locust St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9649
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4465 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9465
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Central Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dona Ana Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5551 Camino De Flores
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Sierra Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Spruce Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesilla Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1515.
East Picacho Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hermosa Heights Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Picacho Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 North Motel Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9455
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1818.
Booker T. Washington
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1919.
Mesa Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #2020.
Loma Heights Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2121.
Zia Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 West University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9475
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2222.
Conlee Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Boston Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2323.
Lynn Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #2424.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9626
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2525.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 E California Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9586
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #2626.
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #2727.
Mac Arthur Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 N 4th St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9556
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #2828.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 North Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6022
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 88001 New Mexico

88001, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 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
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 elementary schools in 88001, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 88001, NM include White Sands Elementary School, Desert Hills Elementary School and Tombaugh Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 88001, NM?
29 public elementary schools are located in 88001, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in 88001, NM?
88001, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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