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Best Las Vegas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,641 students in Las Vegas, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NM are Wlv Family Partnership, Mike Sena Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Vegas, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Las Vegas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Las Vegas, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mike Sena Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 County Road A-1
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5750
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Gr: 4-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1725 New Mexico Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Gr: 4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Santa Fe St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Gr: 2-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Union St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Gr: 5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Robertson High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
West Las Vegas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lvcs Early Childhood
1022 9th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Las Vegas, NM include Wlv Family Partnership, Mike Sena Elementary School and Sierra Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Las Vegas?
14 public schools are located in Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Las Vegas are often viewed compared to one another?

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