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

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 8,758 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Santa Fe Engage, Nm School For The Arts and Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public high schools.
Santa Fe County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mandela International Magnet (Mims), with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Fe County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Engage
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Sfcc Ll325 6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 142 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.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #1212.
Capital High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: #1313.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #1414.
Early College Opportunities
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1515.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 294 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 high schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Santa Fe Engage, Nm School For The Arts and Estancia Valley Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
17 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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