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Best High Schools in las cruces, NM
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Las Cruces has about 114,000 residents and is the second largest city in New Mexico. It is located next to the Organ Mountains and has a lively Southwest lifestyle. A big public district and a few private and charter schools run most of the high schools in this area. The focus is on STEM, bilingual education, and preparing students for jobs. Several schools have been recognized nationally for their high graduation rates. The city is a wonderful place for families because it has a university-town feel and a school system that values its cultural diversity while getting students ready for success in a region that is becoming more and more technologically advanced.