Best 87507 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,185 students in 87507, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 138 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 87507, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87507, NM are Pinon Elementary School, Monte Del Sol Charter and Nina Otero Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87507 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87507, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87507, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Nina Otero Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Capital High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
El Camino Real Academy Community
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S. Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6251 Jaguar Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87507, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87507, NM include Pinon Elementary School, Monte Del Sol Charter and Nina Otero Community School.
How many public schools are located in 87507?
7 public schools are located in 87507.
What percentage of students in 87507 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 87507 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87507?
87507 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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