For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 158 students in Luna County, NM.
The top ranked public charter school in Luna County, NM is Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Luna County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Luna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Gr: 8-9 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 908:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Luna County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Luna County, NM include Deming Cesar Chavez.
How many public charter schools are located in Luna County?
1 public charter schools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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