Schools in Las Cruces, NM
K-12 and higher education at a glance
Back to Las Cruces, NM overviewK-12 Education Overview
77 Total Schools
40,474 Total Enrollment
0:1 Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Charter Schools 6.5%
Percentage of schools that are charter schools
Title I Schools 0%
Percentage of schools receiving Title I funding
The Las Cruces, NM metro area has 77 K-12 schools serving 40,474 students. The average pupil-teacher ratio is 0:1, which is below the national average, meaning smaller class sizes. About 6.5% of schools are charter schools, and 0% receive Title I federal funding for low-income students.
Colleges & Universities
5 Institutions
$4,162 Avg In-State Tuition
$14,545 Avg Out-of-State
46.5% Avg Grad Rate
Top Institutions by Graduation Rate
1
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
538 students $0 In-State
60.0% Grad Rate
2
Glitz School of Cosmetology
33 students $0 In-State
58.0% Grad Rate
3
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
14,779 students $6,283 In-State
52.0% Grad Rate
4
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
6,849 students $2,040 In-State
16.0% Grad Rate
5
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
687 students $0 In-State
There are 5 higher education institutions in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. Average in-state tuition is $4,162, while out-of-state students pay an average of $14,545. The average graduation rate across local institutions is 46.5%. The average acceptance rate is 75.7%.