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Best Carlsbad Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,172 students in Carlsbad, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, NM are Carlsbad Early College High School, Pecos Connections Academy and Jefferson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlsbad, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Carlsbad, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carlsbad Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Carlsbad, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlsbad Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pecos Connections Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Gr: K-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 258:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Carlsbad High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 West Church
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
406 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
700 West Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, NM include Carlsbad Early College High School, Pecos Connections Academy and Jefferson Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in Carlsbad?
5 public high schools are located in Carlsbad.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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