Top 10 Best Santa Fe County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 8,880 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Estancia Valley Classical Academy, Turquoise Trail Charter School and Academy For Technology & Classics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Santa Fe County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Milagro Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1414.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
Math: 6% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #1515.
Edward Ortiz Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4164 South Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1616.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #1717.
El Camino Real Community
Math: 7% | Reading: 10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S. Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 748 students
Rank: n/an/a
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe
Alternative School
4331 State Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330
Grades: 7-12
| 672 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Fe County, NM

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 middle schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Estancia Valley Classical Academy, Turquoise Trail Charter School and Academy For Technology & Classics.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
19 public middle schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County, NM?
Santa Fe County, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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