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Best Dona Ana County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 12,822 students in Dona Ana County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM are Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Alta Vista Early College High School and Las Montanas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dona Ana County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Dona Ana County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Dona Ana County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dona Ana County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 4-10
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #66.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #77.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,806 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #1010.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 2,063 students
Rank: #1111.
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 Avenida De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1212.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Airport Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #1414.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1515.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Otero County Prison
Alternative School
10 Mcgregor Range Rd
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-4884
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dona Ana County, NM

Dona Ana County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 13 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 7 students
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 14 students
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
505 S Main,suite 249
Dona Ana, NM 88032
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Grades: PK
| 5 students
5340 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(555) 555-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 students
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
P.o. Box 67
La Mesa, NM 88044
(505) 233-3475
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Grades: 6-11
| 64 students
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Rtc-residental Tr Ct (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5050-b Mcnutt Road
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002
(505) 882-6236
Grades: 1-12
| 92 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Mesilla, NM 88046
(505) 526-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
P.o. Box C
San Miguel, NM 88058
(505) 233-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
1 Viking St Wsmr
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Alta Vista Early College High School and Las Montanas Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Dona Ana County?
18 public high schools are located in Dona Ana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dona Ana County?
Dona Ana County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dona Ana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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