For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,016 students in 87544, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 87544, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87544, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School and Los Alamos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87544 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87544, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87544, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Los Alamos Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Gr: 7-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87544, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87544, NM include Mountain Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School and Los Alamos High School.
How many public schools are located in 87544?
5 public schools are located in 87544.
What percentage of students in 87544 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 87544 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87544?
87544 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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