Top Rankings
Los Alamos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,723 students in Los Alamos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Alamos School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 34% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Los Alamos School District are Mountain Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School and Chamisa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Los Alamos School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
3,723 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Los Alamos School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 144 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)92%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
61 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
176 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
5%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,309 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
62%
# Black Students
37 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,000 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
54%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
199
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
225
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
272
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
300
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
268
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,140 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 is less than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,140
$14,757
Spending / Student
$13,948
$14,122
Best Los Alamos School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Chamisa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Meadow Ln
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Los Alamos High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Grades: 10-12
| 864 students
Rank: #55.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamos Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Topper Freshman Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Grades: 9
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Alamos School District?
Los Alamos School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,723 students.
What is the rank of Los Alamos School District?
Los Alamos School District is ranked #4 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos School District?
54% of Los Alamos School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Alamos School District?
Los Alamos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Los Alamos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 is less than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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