Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico (2025)

37 schools · 22,530 students · 37 public · median Enrollment 460.

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Ranked schools in Las Cruces

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	Arrowhead Park Early College High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	53.3 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	549
2	White Sands Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	50.3 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	270
3	Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	44.0 Lower 50%	46% Math proficiency	502
4	Cesar Chavez Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	36.0 Lower 50%	100% Free/reduced-price lunch	492
5	Monte Vista Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	32.7 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	706
6	Tombaugh Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	32.3 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	565
7	Camino Real Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	30.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	933
8	Jornada Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	28.8 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	429
9	Hillrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.6 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	421
10	Sonoma Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.3 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	660
11	Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.2 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	311
12	Centennial High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	26.1 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	1,713
13	Vista Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	25.2 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	574
14	Highland Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	24.9 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	704
15	Sierra Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	23.1 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	698
16	University Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	22.9 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	363
17	Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	22.3 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	405
18	Dona Ana Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	19.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	372
19	Lynn Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.4 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	507
20	Picacho Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	698
21	Mesilla Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	324
22	Central Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.7 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	182
23	East Picacho Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.4 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	460
24	Zia Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	18.3 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	616
25	Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.2 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	408
26	Booker T. Washington Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	361
27	Columbia Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.6 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	182
28	Valley View Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	343
29	Loma Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.0 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	450
30	Conlee Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	417
31	Sunrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	15.3 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	363
32	Alameda Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	331
33	Mac Arthur Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.0 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	335
34	Mesa Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.7 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	728
35	Las Cruces High Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	10.9 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	1,703
36	Organ Mountain High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	7.9 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	2,128
37	Mayfield High Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12	Public	7.2 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	1,327

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Las Cruces?

Arrowhead Park Early College High School is the highest-ranked school in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).

How many schools are in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has 37 schools (5 high, 25 elementary, 7 middle) educating 22,530 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Las Cruces?

The median Enrollment across schools in Las Cruces is 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

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