Los Alamos School District
School District · Los Alamos, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Los Alamos?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Los Alamos as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mountain Elementary
Los Alamos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Topper Freshman Academy
Los Alamos · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Alamos High
Los Alamos · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#15 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,624
$4,347 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,729 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Los Alamos ranks #15 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Los Alamos's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountain Elementary (9.0/10), Topper Freshman Academy (8.2/10), and Los Alamos High (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 8% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Los Alamos schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Alamos
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Topper Freshman Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Alamos High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Chamisa Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Pinon Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Los Alamos Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Aspen Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Barranca Mesa Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Los Alamos
Los Alamos is a Los Alamos, New Mexico school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,729 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $14,624 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Los Alamos is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Los Alamos students show an average math proficiency of 61.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Los Alamos, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Los Alamos with test data.
Schools in Los Alamos
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Los Alamos
- Total Enrollment
- 3,729
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Los Alamos?
The average composite rating for Los Alamos is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos spends $14,624 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Alamos?
The average student-teacher ratio in Los Alamos is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Los Alamos?
Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Los Alamos with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Los Alamos?
Across schools in Los Alamos with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Los Alamos compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Los Alamos has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
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Compare Los Alamos with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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