For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 613 students in 87501, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87501, NM are Gonzales Elementary School and Aspen Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87501 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87501, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87501, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
87501, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 8-11 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87501, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87501, NM include Gonzales Elementary School and Aspen Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87501?
2 public middle schools are located in 87501.
What is the racial composition of students in 87501?
87501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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