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Doña Ana County Public Schools

Doña Ana County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

81

public schools

Total Enrollment

37,364

students

School Districts

11

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Doña Ana County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Mexico; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Doña Ana County has 11 district entries. LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 40 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. LAS CRUCES has the most listed schools, with 47 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 45 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

81

in Doña Ana County

Reported Enrollment

37,364

80 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

7

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary45
Middle14
High18
Other4

11 School Districts in Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

40 schools
23,075 students

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

28 schools
12,551 students

HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools
1,166 students

J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY

1 school
198 students

EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES

1 school
189 students

NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LAS CRUCES

1 school
170 students

LAS MONTANAS CHARTER

1 school
162 students

ALMA D'ARTE CHARTER

1 school
121 students

RAICES DEL SABER XINACHTLI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

1 school
114 students

LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA

1 school
66 students

81 Public Schools in Doña Ana County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 81 matching schools

ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,980 students

LAS CRUCES HIGH

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,787 students

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,615 students

MAYFIELD HIGH

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,421 students

GADSDEN HIGH

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

ANTHONY, 88021 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,322 students

SANTA TERESA HIGH

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

SANTA TERESA, 88008 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,198 students

CHAPARRAL HIGH

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

ANTHONY, 88021 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,067 students

CAMINO REAL MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle965 students

MESA MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle803 students

SIERRA MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle799 students

SONOMA ELEMENTARY

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88011 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary748 students

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88012 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary744 students

PICACHO MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle727 students

MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88012 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary718 students

ZIA MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle688 students

GADSDEN MIDDLE

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

ANTHONY, 88021 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle661 students

SANTA TERESA MIDDLE

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

SANTA TERESA, 88008 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle625 students

CHAPARRAL MIDDLE

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

CHAPARRAL, 88021 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle608 students

VISTA MIDDLE

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle602 students

TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAS CRUCES, 88001 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary585 students

Doña Ana County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Doña Ana County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Mexico. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Doña Ana County public school directory?

The directory lists 81 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Doña Ana County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Doña Ana County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Doña Ana County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Doña Ana County?

Start with the 11 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Doña Ana County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Doña Ana County Education OverviewCounty school score: 24/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.