Best elementary schools in Las Cruces (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 150White Sands ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 270 students
- 244Desert Hills ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 336Cesar Chavez ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 492 students
- 433Monte Vista ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 532Tombaugh ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 565 students
- 629Jornada ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 727Hillrise ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 826Sonoma ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 660 students
- 926Mesilla Park ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 311 students
- 1025Highland ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 1123University Hills ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 1222Fairacres ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 1320Dona Ana ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 1419Mesilla ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 1519Central ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 182 students
- 1618East Picacho ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1718Hermosa Heights ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 1818Booker T. WashingtonLas Cruces · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1918Columbia ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 182 students
- 2018Valley View ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 2117Loma Heights ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 2216Conlee ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 2315Sunrise ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 2415Alameda ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 2515Mac Arthur ElementaryLas Cruces · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 335 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Sands Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 50.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 2 | Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 3 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 36.0 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 492 |
| 4 | Monte Vista Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 5 | Tombaugh Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 565 |
| 6 | Jornada Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 7 | Hillrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 8 | Sonoma Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 9 | Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 10 | Highland Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 11 | University Hills Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 12 | Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 13 | Dona Ana Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 14 | Mesilla Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 15 | Central Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 16 | East Picacho Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 17 | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 18 | Booker T. Washington Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 19 | Columbia Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 20 | Valley View Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 21 | Loma Heights Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 22 | Conlee Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 23 | Sunrise Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 24 | Alameda Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 25 | Mac Arthur Elementary Las Cruces · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 335 |
White Sands Elementary in Las Cruces leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 50.3. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico elementary schools rankings, every school on the Las Cruces page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Las Cruces?
White Sands Elementary in Las Cruces, New Mexico ranks first among elementary schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 50.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 270).
How are elementary schools in Las Cruces ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.