For the 2024 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 17,803 students in Santa Fe, NM (there are 24 private schools, serving 2,626 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe, 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, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Santa Fe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Fe, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Engage
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,594 students
Rank: #99.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
El Dorado Community School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Nina Otero Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Pojoaque High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #1818.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Sfcc Ll325 6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1919.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2020.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #2121.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2222.
E.j. Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #2323.
Pojoaque Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Siringo Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 6
| 119 students
Rank: #2626.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #2727.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #2828.
Kearny Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #2929.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #3030.
Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 Apache Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #3131.
Pojoaque Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 4-5
| 233 students
Rank: #3232.
R.m. Sweeney Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #3333.
Milagro Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 W. Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #3434.
Capital High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: #3535.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,302 students
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Santa Fe, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
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
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ser Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
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
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Sspsnmsd Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
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, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe, NM include Acequia Madre Elementary School, Santa Fe Engage and Wood-gormley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Fe, NM?
46 public schools are located in Santa Fe, NM.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe, NM go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe, NM?
Santa Fe, NM public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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