For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 24,539 students in Las Cruces, NM (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,186 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM are Early College High School, White Sands Elementary School and Desert Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Cruces, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Las Cruces have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
White Sands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Viking St White Sands Missil
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead Park Medical Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tombaugh Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Centennial High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillrise Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 South Curnutt St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1212.
Jornada Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1313.
Camino Real Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #1414.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #1515.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #1616.
Mesilla Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairacres Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 West Picacho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9606
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9606
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1818.
University Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2005 South Locust St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9649
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9649
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1919.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #2020.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4465 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9465
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9465
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dona Ana Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5551 Camino De Flores
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2323.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Spruce Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9640
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #2424.
Mesilla Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2525.
East Picacho Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2626.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hermosa Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Picacho Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1040 North Motel Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9455
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9455
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2929.
Booker T. Washington
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #3030.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #3131.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #3232.
Loma Heights Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #3333.
Zia Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 West University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9475
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9475
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 N. Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-9486
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-9486
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Conlee Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Boston Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma D'arte Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
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
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 students
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
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
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Grades: 6-11
| 64 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Las Cruces, NM include Early College High School, White Sands Elementary School and Desert Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Las Cruces, NM?
47 public schools are located in Las Cruces, NM.
What percentage of students in Las Cruces, NM go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, NM public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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