Top 5 Best Las Cruces Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 912 students in Las Cruces, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Las Cruces, NM are Las Montanas Charter, J Paul Taylor Academy and Explore Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Cruces, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Las Cruces have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Las Cruces, NM (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Explore Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 North Valley Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88007
(575) 571-2177
Grades: K-3
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 North Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 7027
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
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 charter schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Las Cruces, NM include Las Montanas Charter, J Paul Taylor Academy and Explore Las Cruces.
How many public charter schools are located in Las Cruces, NM?
7 public charter schools are located in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, 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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