New Mexico›Doña Ana County›Las Cruces
Best Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Compare 45 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
45
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
23,975
Total Students
Across Las Cruces
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
45 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score16%
ELA Assessment Score26%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,128 students at Organ Mountain High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Hillrise Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 South Curnutt St, Las Cruces, NM 88011
2.8
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
24%
Central Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
150 North Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005
2.7
Rating
Students
182
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Loma Heights Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1600 East Madrid, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2.6
Rating
Students
450
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
21%
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community
charter schoolelementaryK-5
2211 North Valley Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88007
2.5
Rating
Students
122
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mesa Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7225 Jornada Rd North, Las Cruces, NM 88012
2.5
Rating
Students
728
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Conlee Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1701 Boston Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2.5
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Vista Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4465 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007
2.4
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
18%
Sunrise Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
5300 N Holman Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88012
2.2
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
15%
New America School - Las Cruces
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
207 S Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mac Arthur Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
655 N 4Th St, Las Cruces, NM 88005
2
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Columbia Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4555 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005
2
Rating
Students
182
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Lynn Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
950 South Walnut St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Hermosa Heights Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1655 East Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Fairacres Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4501 West Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007
1.9
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
11%
Picacho Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1040 North Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1.9
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Las Cruces High
publichighGrade 9-12
1750 El Paseo Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1.9
Rating
Students
1,703
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
10%
Zia Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1300 West University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
1.8
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
13%
Organ Mountain High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011
1.8
Rating
Students
2,128
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
10%
Booker T. Washington
publicelementaryPK-5
755 East Chestnut Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1.7
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Valley View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
915 E California Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1.7
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico is home to 45 schools serving over 23,975 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
There are 45 schools in Las Cruces, serving 23,975 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Las Cruces?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Las Cruces include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Las Cruces?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Las Cruces is 10.8:1.