For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in La Luz, NM.
The top ranked public school in La Luz, NM is La Luz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Luz, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in La Luz have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Luz, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Luz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
La Luz, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 442
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Luz, NM?
The top ranked public schools in La Luz, NM include La Luz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Luz?
1 public schools are located in La Luz.
What is the racial composition of students in La Luz?
La Luz public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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