Best Las Cruces Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,410 students in Las Cruces, NM.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Las Cruces, NM are J Paul Taylor Academy, Las Montanas Charter and Explore Academy Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Las Cruces, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Las Cruces have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).