Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Las Cruces


At a glance
45thof 82 New Mexico districts▲ 34
Better than 45% of New Mexico districts
505 South Main Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
·(575) 527-5800·All New Mexico district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 45.1% of districts
39
Schools
22,670
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedArrowhead Park Early College High School12th of 131 New Mexico high schools
Biggest riser
Mesilla Elementary up 129 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Columbia Elementary 7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Las Cruces school district in New Mexico comprises 39 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

Among the highest-performing schools in the district is Arrowhead Park Early College High School, which ranks 12th out of 131 high schools in the state and boasts exceptional test scores, with over 70% of 11th graders proficient or better in science and English Language Arts. Other strong performers include White Sands Elementary, Camino Real Middle, and Centennial High School, all of which have earned high ratings and rankings within the state.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools, such as Mac Arthur Elementary and Fairacres Elementary, struggling to achieve proficiency rates above 20% in math. The correlation between high poverty rates, as indicated by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, and lower academic performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address these inequities within the Las Cruces school district.

Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private





Districts nearby


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics