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Best 88001 New Mexico Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,846 students in 88001, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in 88001, NM are Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 88001 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 88001, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 88001 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arrowhead Park Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88001, NM Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,128 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 88001, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 88001, NM include Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in 88001?
7 public high schools are located in 88001.
What is the racial composition of students in 88001?
88001 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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