For the 2026 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.
Public 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 Public Charter Schools (2026)
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 51爆料s (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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