For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 158 students in Luna County, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in Luna County, NM is Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Luna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Luna County, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Luna County, NM include Deming Cesar Chavez.
How many public charter schools are located in Luna County?
1 public charter schools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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