Top 10 Best Santa Fe County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 18,785 students in Santa Fe County, NM (there are 27 private schools, serving 2,789 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Acequia Madre Elementary School, Santa Fe Engage and Wood-gormley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Santa Fe County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Engage
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Atalaya Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Pinon Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
South Mountain Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #88.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #1010.
Santa Fe High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,594 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
El Dorado Community School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1515.
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Chaparral Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Nina Otero Community School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Pojoaque High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #2020.
The Masters Program
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Sfcc Ll325 6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #2121.
Gonzales Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2222.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #2323.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2424.
E.j. Martinez Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #2525.
Pojoaque Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Siringo Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sixth Grade Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 6
| 119 students
Rank: #2828.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #2929.
Aspen Community School
Math: 16% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #3030.
Kearny Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 16%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #3131.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #3232.
Salazar Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 Apache Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #3333.
Pojoaque Intermediate
Math: 9% | Reading: 23%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 4-5
| 233 students
Rank: #3434.
R.m. Sweeney Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #3535.
Tesuque Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bishops Lodge Rd
Tesuque, NM 87574
(505) 467-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
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Santa Fe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Grades: 8-11
| 102 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Acequia Madre Elementary School, Santa Fe Engage and Wood-gormley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
49 public schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe County, NM go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County, NM?
Santa Fe County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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