For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,649 students in 87701, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87701, NM are Wlv Family Partnership, Mike Sena Elementary School and Los Ninos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87701, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Mike Sena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 County Road A-1
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5750
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5750
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Los Ninos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Grades: PK-3
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Grades: 4-6
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Gallinas School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #66.
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Santa Fe St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Grades: 2-3
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Grades: 7-8
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1725 New Mexico Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Grades: 4
| 109 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Robertson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Union St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Grades: 5
| 111 students
Rank: #1111.
West Las Vegas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1212.
West Las Vegas High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Luis E. Armijo Elementary School
Magnet School
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Grades: PK-1
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lvcs Early Childhood
Magnet School
1022 9th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Grades: K
| n/a students
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Academy Chart (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: 1-5
| 174 students
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87701, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87701, NM include Wlv Family Partnership, Mike Sena Elementary School and Los Ninos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87701?
14 public schools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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