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 Score34%
ELA Assessment Score45%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 1,713 students at Centennial High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
White Sands Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
1 Viking St White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces, NM 88002
6
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3400 South Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
5.5
Rating
Students
549
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
J Paul Taylor Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2, Las Cruces, NM 88005
5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Las Montanas Charter
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1405 S. Solano Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
5
Rating
Students
201
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Sonoma Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4201 Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011
4.6
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
40%
Desert Hills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
4.5
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
34%
Explore Academy Las Cruces
charter schoolhighK-11
850 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
4.2
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Monte Vista Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4675 Peachtree Hills, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3.8
Rating
Students
706
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
31%
Highland Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4201 Emerald St, Las Cruces, NM 88012
3.8
Rating
Students
704
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Tombaugh Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
226 Carver Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3.7
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
30%
Camino Real Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3.5
Rating
Students
933
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
25%
University Hills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2005 South Locust St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
3.5
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Mesilla Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2363 Calle Del Sur, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3.5
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Jornada Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3400 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3.5
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Alma D'Arte Charter
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
402 W Court Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3.5
Rating
Students
63
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mesilla Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
955 West Union Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
3.2
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Centennial High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3.1
Rating
Students
1,713
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
17%
East Picacho Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4450 North Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007
3.1
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
30%
Dona Ana Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5551 Camino De Flores, Las Cruces, NM 88001
3
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Sierra Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1700 E Spruce Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2.9
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
23%
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.