School District · New Mexico
Las Cruces Public Schools
📍 Las Cruces, NM · Doña Ana County · NCES LEAID 3501500
6/10
Rating
23,631
Students
40
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
10
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Enrollment
23,631 students
Schools
40
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
3501500
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Las Cruces Public Schools
39 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 331 | LAS CRUCES |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 361 | LAS CRUCES |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 182 | LAS CRUCES |
| CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 2nd | 492 | LAS CRUCES |
| COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 182 | LAS CRUCES |
| CONLEE ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 417 | LAS CRUCES |
| DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 502 | LAS CRUCES |
| DONA ANA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 372 | LAS CRUCES |
| EAST PICACHO ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 460 | LAS CRUCES |
| FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 405 | LAS CRUCES |
| HERMOSA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 408 | LAS CRUCES |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 704 | LAS CRUCES |
| HILLRISE ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 421 | LAS CRUCES |
| JORNADA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 429 | LAS CRUCES |
| LOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 450 | LAS CRUCES |
| MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 335 | LAS CRUCES |
| MESILLA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 324 | LAS CRUCES |
| MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 311 | LAS CRUCES |
| MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 706 | LAS CRUCES |
| SONOMA ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 660 | LAS CRUCES |
| SUNRISE ELEMENTARY | Elementary | 3rd – 5th | 363 | LAS CRUCES |
| TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 565 | LAS CRUCES |
| UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 363 | LAS CRUCES |
| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 343 | LAS CRUCES |
| CAMINO REAL MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 933 | LAS CRUCES |
| LYNN MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 507 | LAS CRUCES |
| MESA MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 728 | LAS CRUCES |
| MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Middle | 6th – 8th | 94 | MESILLA PARK |
| PICACHO MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 698 | LAS CRUCES |
| SIERRA MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 698 | LAS CRUCES |
| VISTA MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 574 | LAS CRUCES |
| ZIA MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 616 | LAS CRUCES |
| ARROWHEAD PARK EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 549 | LAS CRUCES |
| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,713 | LAS CRUCES |
| LAS CRUCES HIGH | High | 9th – 12th | 1,703 | LAS CRUCES |
| MAYFIELD HIGH | High | 9th – 12th | 1,327 | LAS CRUCES |
| ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 2,128 | LAS CRUCES |
| RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE | High | 9th – 12th | 46 | MESILLA |
| WHITE SANDS ELEMENTARY | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 270 | LAS CRUCES |
NCES lists 39 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 40. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Las Cruces Public Schools
10 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88001 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88002 | White Sands Missile Range | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88003 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88004 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88005 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88007 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88011 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88046 | Mesilla | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park | Doña Ana County | NM |
| 88052 | Organ | Doña Ana County | NM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Las Cruces Public Schools?▼
Las Cruces Public Schools serves 10 zip codes: 88001, 88002, 88003, 88004, 88005, 88007, 88011, 88046, 88047, 88052. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Las Cruces Public Schools rated?▼
Las Cruces Public Schools has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 53rd percentile among New Mexico school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New Mexico only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Las Cruces Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 23,631 students across 40 schools for Las Cruces Public Schools.
What grades does Las Cruces Public Schools serve?▼
Las Cruces Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Las Cruces Public Schools?▼
NCES lists 39 schools operating under Las Cruces Public Schools: 24 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high, 1 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Las Cruces Public Schools?▼
You can reach Las Cruces Public Schools by phone at (575)527-5800 or online at www.lcps.net or by mail at 505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces Public Schools is a public school district serving 10 zip codes in New Mexico, primarily in Doña Ana County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 53rd percentile among New Mexico districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New Mexico districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 39 schools operating under Las Cruces Public Schools — 24 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high and 1 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL with 2,128 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (575)527-5800 before making a housing decision.