Top Rankings
Los Alamos Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,709 students in Los Alamos Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Alamos Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 34% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Los Alamos Public Schools School District 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 Public Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
3,709 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Los Alamos Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 144 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)92%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
65 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
156 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,267 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
62%
# Black Students
34 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,027 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
224
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
234
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,198 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,001 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,198
$14,531
Spending / Student
$14,001
$13,905
Best Los Alamos Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Chamisa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Meadow Ln
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Grades: 10-12
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamos Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Topper Freshman Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Grades: 9
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,709 students.
What is the rank of Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District is ranked #4 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
55% of Los Alamos Public Schools School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Los Alamos Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,001 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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