For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 405 students in 88005, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in 88005, NM are J Paul Taylor Academy, Alma D'arte Charter and La Academia Dolores Huerta. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 88005 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 88005, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88005, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Bell Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 88005, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 88005, NM include J Paul Taylor Academy, Alma D'arte Charter and La Academia Dolores Huerta.
How many public charter schools are located in 88005?
3 public charter schools are located in 88005.
What is the racial composition of students in 88005?
88005 public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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