For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,161 students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in East Las Vegas are Sierra Vista Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Los Ninos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Gr: 4-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Robertson High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM include Sierra Vista Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Los Ninos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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