Best High Schools in Los Alamos County, NM

Los Alamos County, NM has 3 high schools with 1,801 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 Los Alamos County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Los Alamos County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Los Alamos High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 860 Students

2. Pojoaque High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students

Best Middle Schools in Los Alamos County, NM

Los Alamos County, NM has 1 middle schools with 613 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 Los Alamos County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Los Alamos County N/A.

1. Los Alamos Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Los Alamos County, NM

Los Alamos County, NM has 7 elementary schools with 2,069 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 Los Alamos County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Los Alamos County N/A.

1. Mountain Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students

2. Pinon Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 340 Students

3. Barranca Mesa Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students

4. Chamisa Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students

5. Aspen Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students

6. Ponderosa Montessori School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ponderosa Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 80 Students

7. Canyoncito Montessori School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Canyoncito Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 43 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Los Alamos County, NM

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Los Alamos County, NM has a total population of 19,419 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Los Alamos County, NM

4,483

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Los Alamos County, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Los Alamos County, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Los Alamos County, NM.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Los Alamos County, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations