Public schools in Las Vegas, NM
13 open public schools with an address in Las Vegas, operated by 2 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
2,583
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Las Vegas public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Las Vegas, NM: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,583 students, an average of 199 per school. The largest campus is West Las Vegas High School (442 students), and the largest elementary school is Los Ninos Elementary (314).
West Las Vegas Public Schools operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Las Vegas campus. 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 13.9:1, 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, 2 magnet schools. 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 Las Vegas
Elementary schools in Las Vegas
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary West Las Vegas Public Schools | 02–03 | 189 | 15.1:1 | |
| Los Ninos Elementary Las Vegas City Public Schools · Magnet | PK–03 | 314 | 13:1 | |
| Luis E. Armijo Elementary West Las Vegas Public Schools | PK–01 | 229 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lvcs Early Childhood Las Vegas City Public Schools | KG–KG | 0 | — | |
| Rio Gallinas School West Las Vegas Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 80 | 20.5:1 | |
| Tony Serna Jr. Elementary West Las Vegas Public Schools | 04–04 | 115 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Las Vegas
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle Las Vegas City Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 167 | 11.4:1 | |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Las Vegas City Public Schools | 04–06 | 251 | 14.4:1 | |
| Union Elementary West Las Vegas Public Schools | 05–05 | 90 | 14:1 | |
| West Las Vegas Middle School West Las Vegas Public Schools | 06–08 | 345 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Las Vegas
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson High Las Vegas City Public Schools | 09–12 | 331 | 11.2:1 | |
| West Las Vegas High School West Las Vegas Public Schools | 09–12 | 442 | 13.1:1 | |
| Wlv Family Partnership West Las Vegas Public Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 30 | 8.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic91.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Las Vegas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,583 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Las Vegas
How many public schools are in Las Vegas, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Las Vegas: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,583 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Las Vegas?
Schools with an address in Las Vegas belong to 2 education agencies, led by West Las Vegas Public Schools (8 schools), Las Vegas City Public Schools (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Las Vegas?
West Las Vegas High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Las Vegas, with 442 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Las Vegas?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Las Vegas are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Rio Gallinas School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Las Vegas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Las Vegas public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Las Vegas 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