For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,285 students in Los Alamos, NM. The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Alamos, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Alamos, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Los Alamos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Los Alamos, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Aspen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 445 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Los Alamos, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Alamos, NM include Mountain Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Aspen Elementary School. Los Alamos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public elementary schools are located in Los Alamos?
3 public elementary schools are located in Los Alamos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Los Alamos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Los Alamos include: Aspen Elementary School vs. Barranca Mesa Elementary School, Mountain Elementary School vs. Aspen Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School vs. Aspen Elementary School
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