Top 5 Best Los Alamos County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,709 students in Los Alamos County, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Los Alamos County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Los Alamos County, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School and Chamisa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Alamos County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Los Alamos County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Los Alamos County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Chamisa Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Meadow Ln
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Topper Freshman Academy
Math: 46% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Grades: 9
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamos High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Grades: 10-12
| 886 students
Rank: #77.
Los Alamos Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
Aspen Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Los Alamos County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Los Alamos County, NM include Mountain Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School and Chamisa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Los Alamos County, NM?
8 public schools are located in Los Alamos County, NM.
What percentage of students in Los Alamos County, NM go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Los Alamos County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos County, NM?
Los Alamos County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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