Schools in Carlsbad, New Mexico (2025)

13 schools · 7,047 students · 12 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 438.

Carlsbad, in New Mexico, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,047 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other; by sector 12 public, 1 charter.

The median Enrollment across Carlsbad's schools is 438, above the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

10 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Carlsbad Early College High (81.4, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Desert Willow Elementary (72.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Early Childhood Education Center (71.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Carlsbad High (1,685 students), Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students), Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus (740 students).

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Ranked schools in Carlsbad

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Carlsbad Early College High Carlsbad · High · Grades 9–12	Public	81.4 Top 10%	10% Free/reduced-price lunch	200
2	Desert Willow Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	72.2 Top 25%	22% Free/reduced-price lunch	667
3	Early Childhood Education Center Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Public	71.1 Top 25%	9.7% Free/reduced-price lunch	207
4	Cottonwood Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	67.7 Top 50%	28.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	684
5	Ocotillo Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	67.2 Top 50%	20.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	621
6	Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus Carlsbad · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	65.7 Top 50%	34.3% Free/reduced-price lunch	740
7	Monterrey Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	63.7 Top 50%	28.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	366
8	Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus Carlsbad · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	63.0 Top 50%	21.7% Free/reduced-price lunch	908
9	Carlsbad High Carlsbad · High · Grades 9–12	Public	62.9 Top 50%	22% Free/reduced-price lunch	1,685
10	Sunset Elementary Carlsbad · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	61.1 Top 50%	28.3% Free/reduced-price lunch	438

Other schools in Carlsbad

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Edison Elementary

Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades 1–5

0 students

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Hillcrest Preschool

Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK

316 students

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Jefferson Montessori

Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12

215 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad Early College High is the highest-ranked school in Carlsbad with a Success Index (US) of 81.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).

How many schools are in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad has 13 schools (2 high, 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other) educating 7,047 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Carlsbad?

The median Enrollment across schools in Carlsbad is 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.