Best 87501 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 610 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87501, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87501 New Mexico

87501, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
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
Gr: K-6
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Gr: K-6
2516 Cerrillos Road
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
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 89% 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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