Best Schools in Los Alamos County, NM
Los Alamos County, NM has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,028 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Los Alamos County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Los Alamos County, NM
The top high schools in Los Alamos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
2. Pojoaque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
Best Middle Schools in Los Alamos County, NM
The top middle schools in Los Alamos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Los Alamos County, NM
The top elementary schools in Los Alamos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
2. Chamisa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
3. Pinon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 340 Students
4. Aspen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
5. Barranca Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
6. Pablo Roybal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 428 Students
7. Ponderosa Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponderosa Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 80 Students
8. Canyoncito Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
28.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Los Alamos County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Los Alamos County, NM
How many schools are in Los Alamos County, NM?
Los Alamos County, NM has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,028 students in total.
How do schools in Los Alamos County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Los Alamos County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Los Alamos County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Los Alamos County?
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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Los Alamos County
2 places in Los Alamos County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Los Alamos (6)
- White Rock (2)
School districts (1)
- Los Alamos (8 schools)