Top 10 Best 87505 New Mexico Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,006 students in 87505, NM (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,438 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 87505, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87505, NM are Santa Fe High School, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School and Chaparral Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87505 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 87505, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87505, NM Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,692 students
Rank: #22.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School
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
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 North San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
4164 South Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
2655 Siringo Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
351 W. Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
1231 Apache Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
87505, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87505, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87505, NM are Santa Fe High School, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School and Chaparral Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87505, NM?
14 public schools are located in 87505, NM.
What percentage of students in 87505, NM go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 87505, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87505, NM?
87505, NM minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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