Top 10 Best Taos County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 4,067 students in Taos County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Taos County, NM are Anansi Charter School, Chrysalis Alternative and Taos Municipal Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Taos County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: PK-3
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #88.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #99.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #1010.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1111.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Grades: 4-6
| 49 students
Rank: #1313.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #1414.
Taos High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Questa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1616.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1717.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Penasco High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1919.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2020.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2323.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #2424.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #2525.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: 4-6
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Day School
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taos County, NM

Taos County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
16 Garcia Rd
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
P.o. Box 7
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Grades: K-8
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Taos County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Taos County, NM include Anansi Charter School, Chrysalis Alternative and Taos Municipal Charter.
How many public schools are located in Taos County, NM?
26 public schools are located in Taos County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County, NM?
Taos County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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