Public schools in Los Lunas, NM
18 open public schools with an address in Los Lunas, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,686
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Los Lunas public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Los Lunas, NM: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,686 students, an average of 483 per school. The largest campus is Los Lunas High (1,460 students), and the largest elementary school is Sundance Elementary (617).
Los Lunas Public Schools operates the most schools here (16), 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 17.6:1, 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 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 Los Lunas
Elementary schools in Los Lunas
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Parish Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 402 | 16.1:1 | |
| Bosque Farms Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 458 | 17.6:1 | |
| Desert View Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 393 | 16.4:1 | |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 605 | 18.9:1 | |
| Los Lunas Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 458 | 17.6:1 | |
| Peralta Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 227 | 14.2:1 | |
| Raymond Gabaldon Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 365 | 18.3:1 | |
| Sundance Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 617 | 17.6:1 | |
| Tome Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 340 | 14.8:1 | |
| Valencia Elementary Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 370 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Los Lunas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas Middle Los Lunas Public Schools | 07–08 | 719 | 19:1 | |
| Valencia Middle School Los Lunas Public Schools | 07–08 | 445 | 21.2:1 |
High schools in Los Lunas
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Nm Corrections Nm Corrections · Alternative School | 08–12 | 1 | 1:1 | |
| Century Alt High Los Lunas Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 353 | 38.3:1 | |
| Los Lunas High Los Lunas Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,460 | 19.5:1 | |
| Valencia High Los Lunas Public Schools | 09–12 | 960 | 23.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Los Lunas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas Family School Los Lunas Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 35 | 11.7:1 | |
| School of Dreams Academy School of Dreams Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 478 | 10.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17%
- Hispanic74.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Los Lunas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,686 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Los Lunas
How many public schools are in Los Lunas, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Los Lunas: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,686 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Los Lunas?
Schools with an address in Los Lunas belong to 3 education agencies, led by Los Lunas Public Schools (16 schools), Nm Corrections (1 school), School of Dreams Academy (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 Los Lunas?
Los Lunas High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Los Lunas, with 1,460 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Los Lunas?
Yes. 1 of the 18 public schools in Los Lunas are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including School of Dreams Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Los Lunas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Los Lunas public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Los Lunas 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