For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 350 students in 88001, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in 88001, NM are Las Montanas Charter and New America School - Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 88001 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 88001, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88001, NM ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
88001, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Gr: PK-9 | 6 students
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Gr: 6-11 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 88001, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 88001, NM include Las Montanas Charter and New America School - Las Cruces.
How many public charter schools are located in 88001?
2 public charter schools are located in 88001.
What is the racial composition of students in 88001?
88001 public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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