For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 19,726 students in Santa Fe County, NM (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,464 private students). 89% 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 Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya 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 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Fe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
El Dorado Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 164 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
| 519 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
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
| 396 students
Rank: #1212.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 342 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
| 399 students
Rank: #1414.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Rank: #1717.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #1818.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1919.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #2020.
E.j. Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 North San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #2121.
Early College Opportunities
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pojoaque High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #2424.
Tesuque Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Bishops Lodge Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 467-4100
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 467-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Rank: #2525.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 258 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 115 students
Rank: #2828.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Rank: #2929.
Kearny Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #3030.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
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-12
| 304 students
Rank: #3131.
Nina Otero Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #3232.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 192 students
Rank: #3434.
Milagro Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
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
| 330 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Siringo Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 154 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
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 2023)
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 County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Fe County?
50 public schools are located in Santa Fe County.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Fe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Fe County include: Capital High School vs. Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Capital High School, Estancia Valley Classical Academy vs. South Mountain Elementary School
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