Education Resources are critically important.
This webpage is a resource to help you find out more about Las Cruces' public, and private schools, as well as higher Education and early childhood education and childcare facilities.
If you, or your children are concerned about schools in Las Cruces, you can rest assured that you will find the highest quality educational opportunities.
The information below is linked to more detailed information about each level of educational resources available to you in Las Cruces.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Las Cruces Public Schools is the second-largest school district in New Mexico. There are 24 elementary schools, 7-middle schools, and 4-high schools. The district also has one vocational high school providing career technical education (CTE) to 8th - 12th grade students. Student enrollment is nearly 24,000 students. Las Cruces Public Schools is the third largest employer in Doña Ana County with more than 3,600 employees, which includes about 2,200 classroom teachers.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
 In addition to our public schools, Las Cruces also offers excellent private and faith-based schools. There are many reasons that you may want to choose a private, rather than a public school. Perhaps your child has special needs, and you are seeking an accelerated program or you may have certain values or subscribe to a belief system that you would like to have instilled along with your child's academic growth. In many cases, parents may simply be looking for a more structured learning atmosphere with smaller classes and more careful supervision.
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HOME SCHOOLING
Because of the scope of this subject we have developed our own website: http://www.homeschoolinginlascruces.com/
This Website is intended to provide the visitor with helpful links and other information and resources for homeschooling in Las Cruces, New Mexico. You will find: events and field trips, associations, support groups, State Educational Law, Structure, curriculum, and tools to help you meet State Requirements, and FAQ's.
HIGHER EDUCATION
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University is the state's land-grant institution providing many educational opportunities through its statewide presence. NMSU is a true reflection of the region's vibrant mix of ethnic and cultural communities. NMSU combines a personalized small college setting with the resources of a large university.
The total enrollment for the main campus and four branch campuses in the fall of 2007 was 28,821 with 16,726 students at the Las Cruces campus. The total faculty numbers 1,788, with more than 84 percent of the full-time faculty holding doctoral degrees. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:19. Programs offered include 81 bachelor's degrees, 50 master's degrees, 20 doctoral degrees, and two specialists in education programs.
NMSU contributes immeasurable to the area's arts and recreational offerings with museum, art galleries, symphony and other musical ensembles, professional theater, national performers, PBS, NPR campus stations, a full 6-sport WAC athletics program, golf, tennis, and swimming facilities open to the public. NMSU is an integral part of our community's educational, cultural and economic fabric.
Our New Mexico State University Page is a great source for information about virtually every aspect of the New Mexico State University's services, students, faculty, and facilities.
Doña Ana Community College
The essence of Dona Ana Community College is people.
Dona Ana Community College is a college within the New Mexico State University System. Many of the courses taken here can also be used to fulfill degree requirements at the University. Committed to providing quality educational opportunities, the Community College emphasizes student success, and the need for continued learning opportunities for all age groups. Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has been educating our community's for more than 3- decades. With a enrollment in excess of 7,000 students, DACC reaches out to all of our county residents.
The community college offers Vocational-technical education opportunities in more than 40 career programs. There is an extensive continuing education program in response to the needs of the community. They offer short courses, workshops and seminars of an enrichment or occupational nature.
DACC offers a Creative Media Institute for Film and Digital arts in response to New Mexico's growing film and electronic media industries. Courses in screen writing and acting for the camera are also being taught by Tony Award-Winning playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Mark Medoff.
Our Higher Education Details Page is your sources for information about the College's services, students, faculty, and facilities.
ACADEMIC-PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND DAY CARE FACILITIES
Las Cruces has an extensive choice of private preschool and kindergarten facilities that provide early childhood education. This is obviously very important to many of our relocating families. In addition, there are many licensed day Day Care Facilities for younger children.
This linked page will list each of the providers for the Academic Preschool, Kindergarten, and Day Care Ceners.
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