Best Schools in Las Cruces, CA
Las Cruces, CA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,998 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Las Cruces greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Las Cruces, CA
The top high schools in Las Cruces, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Ynez Valley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
Best Middle Schools in Las Cruces, CA
The top middle schools in Las Cruces, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Las Cruces, CA
The top elementary schools in Las Cruces, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Solvang Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solvang Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 593 Students
3. Vista De Las Cruces
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Del Mar Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Las Cruces, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Las Cruces, CA has a total population of 306 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Las Cruces, CA
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 Las Cruces, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Las Cruces, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Las Cruces, CA.
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 Las Cruces, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Las Cruces, CA
How many schools are in Las Cruces, CA?
Las Cruces, CA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,998 students in total.
How do schools in Las Cruces perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Las Cruces score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Las Cruces greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Las Cruces?
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.
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