Best Schools in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM has a total of 68 schools including 18 high schools, 15 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 29,933 students attend Las Cruces, NM schools. On average, schools in Las Cruces score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Las Cruces greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM has 18 high schools with 10,289 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Las Cruces score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Las Cruces greatly exceed expectations.
1. Centennial High School
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Alma D'arte Charter
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Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
3. Organ Mountain High School
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
4. Las Cruces High
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
5. Alta Vista Early College High School
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
6. Mayfield High
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
7. Gadsden High
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
8. Tularosa High
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Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
9. Hot Springs High
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T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
10. New America School - Las Cruces
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New America School - Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM has 15 middle schools with 6,582 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Las Cruces score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Las Cruces don't meet expectations.
1. Tularosa Middle
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Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
2. Gadsden Middle
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Holloman Middle
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
4. Explore Academy Las Cruces
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Explore Academy Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 189 Students
5. Hatch Valley Middle
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Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
6. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
7. Camino Real Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
8. T Or C Middle
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T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
9. Lynn Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
10. Sierra Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM has 35 elementary schools with 13,062 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Las Cruces score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Las Cruces meet expectations.
1. Tularosa Intermediate
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Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students
2. Holloman Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
3. J Paul Taylor Academy
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J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
4. Sunrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
5. Tombaugh Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
6. Desert Hills Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
7. Hillrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
8. Fairacres Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
9. Rio Grande Elementary
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Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
10. Sonoma Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Las Cruces, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Las Cruces, NM has a total population of 149,428 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Las Cruces, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Las Cruces, NM.
ISP Report Card
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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, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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