For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,036 students in 87508, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 457 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 87508, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87508, NM are El Dorado Community School, Academy For Technology & Classics and The Masters Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87508 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87508, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87508, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Dorado Community School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87508, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87508, NM include El Dorado Community School, Academy For Technology & Classics and The Masters Program.
How many public schools are located in 87508?
5 public schools are located in 87508.
What percentage of students in 87508 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 87508 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87508?
87508 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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