Best Public Schools in Carlsbad, NM

The city of Carlsbad, New Mexico is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the Carlsbad school district.

The standout schools in Carlsbad are Ocotillo Elementary and Monterrey Elementary, which consistently rank among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state and have strong proficiency rates across all subject areas. At the high school level, Carlsbad Early College High stands out, ranking 16th out of 190 high schools in New Mexico and earning a perfect 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus and Carlsbad Enrichment Center. This suggests a need to understand the factors contributing to these disparities and implement strategies to improve outcomes across the Carlsbad school district.