Home › New Mexico › Las Cruces
Best Schools in 88011, NM
88011, NM has 16 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,076 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 88011 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88011, NM
The top high schools in 88011, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Organ Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
3. Las Cruces High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88011, NM
The top middle schools in 88011, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camino Real Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
2. Explore Academy Las Cruces
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Explore Academy Las Cruces • Charter • Grades KG - 11 • 189 Students
3. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
4. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
5. Lynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88011, NM
The top elementary schools in 88011, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
2. White Sands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
3. Sonoma Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
4. Hillrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
5. Tombaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
6. Sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
7. Mission Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 32 Students
8. Cesar Chavez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88011, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88011, NM has a total population of 32,658 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88011, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 88011, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88011, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88011, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 88011, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88011, NM
How many schools are in 88011, NM?
88011, NM has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,076 students in total.
How do schools in 88011 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 88011 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 88011 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88011?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near 88011, NM
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations