Las Vegas City Public Schools, New Mexico

Las Vegas City Public Schools is a unified school district in San Miguel County, New Mexico, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 11,751 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,261 sq mi (3,267 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,751 ± 1,017
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
San Miguel County
Land area
1,261 sq mi (3,267 km²)
Median household income
$50,924 ± $5,818
Median home value
$174,800 ± $28,519
Water area
4.71 sq mi (12.2 km²)
State
New Mexico
Census code (GEOID)
3501530
Coordinates (central point)
35.642974, -104.856761

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Las Vegas City Public Schools, largest first

  1. Las Vegas (city)13,000 people
  2. Watrous (CDP)42 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. West Las Vegas Public Schools20 mi southeast
  2. Wagon Mound Public Schools26 mi north
  3. Mora Independent Schools36 mi northwest
  4. Pecos Independent Schools42 mi west
  5. Roy Municipal Schools49 mi northeast
  6. Mosquero Municipal Schools66 mi east

These share a boundary with Las Vegas City Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Las Vegas City Public Schools before you rely on it.

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