For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,292 students in Los Alamos, NM. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Alamos, NM are Mountain Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa 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 65% (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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Los Alamos, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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, Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa 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 81% (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, Mountain Elementary School vs. Barranca Mesa Elementary School
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