| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces Public Schools | Las Cruces | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 23,631 | 40 | PK–12 | 11 |
| Gadsden Independent Schools | Santa Teresa | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 12,551 | 28 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Hatch Valley Municipal Schools | Garfield | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,166 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Doña Ana County compares
Together they enroll 37,348 students across 73 schools. The largest is Las Cruces Public Schools with 23,631 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Doña Ana County has 3 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Doña Ana County is Las Cruces Public Schools (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Doña Ana County, NM?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Doña Ana County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Doña Ana County, NM?
Of the districts serving Doña Ana County, Las Cruces Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 53rd percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.