Public schools in Alamogordo, NM
13 open public schools with an address in Alamogordo, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,337
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Alamogordo public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Alamogordo, NM: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,337 students, an average of 361 per school. The largest campus is Alamogordo High (1,440 students), and the largest elementary school is Desert Star Elementary (466).
Alamogordo Public Schools operates the most schools here (11), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alamogordo
Elementary schools in Alamogordo
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | KG–05 | 222 | 14.8:1 | |
| Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | KG–05 | 466 | 15.5:1 | |
| North Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | PK–05 | 159 | 10.6:1 | |
| Sierra Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | KG–05 | 284 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sunset Hills Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | KG–05 | 436 | 13.6:1 | |
| Yucca Elementary Alamogordo Public Schools | PK–05 | 179 | 11.2:1 |
Middle schools in Alamogordo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Middle Alamogordo Public Schools | 06–08 | 513 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mountain View Middle Alamogordo Public Schools | 06–08 | 479 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Alamogordo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy del Sol Alt. Alamogordo Public Schools · Alternative School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| Alamogordo High Alamogordo Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,440 | 15:1 | |
| Sacramento School of Engineering and Science Sacramento School of Engineering and Science · Charter | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alamogordo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired · Special Education School | PK–12 | 45 | 3.8:1 | |
| Stepping Stones Preschool Alamogordo Public Schools | PK–PK | 114 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic50.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Alamogordo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,337 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alamogordo
How many public schools are in Alamogordo, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Alamogordo: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,337 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alamogordo?
Schools with an address in Alamogordo belong to 3 education agencies, led by Alamogordo Public Schools (11 schools), Nm School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (1 school), Sacramento School of Engineering and Science (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alamogordo, with 1,440 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alamogordo?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Alamogordo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sacramento School of Engineering and Science. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alamogordo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alamogordo public schools is 13.7:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alamogordo guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities