For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,659 students in 87505, NM.
The top ranked public charter school in 87505, NM is New Mexico Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87505 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87505, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87505, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Grades: K-7
| 249 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 charter schools in 87505, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 87505, NM include New Mexico Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 87505?
2 public charter schools are located in 87505.
What is the racial composition of students in 87505?
87505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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