For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 2,806 students in Taos County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taos County, NM are Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Red River Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #1010.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1414.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: PK-3
| 107 students
Rank: #1515.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Grades: 4-5
| 44 students
Rank: #1616.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Grades: 4-6
| 63 students
Rank: #1717.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Taos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Corazon High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
16 Garcia Rd
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
P.o. Box 7
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taos County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taos County, NM include Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Red River Valley Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taos County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Taos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County?
Taos County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Taos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Taos County include: Ranchos De Taos Elementary School vs. Taos Municipal Charter, Anansi Charter School vs. Taos Municipal Charter, Anansi Charter School vs. Taos Academy
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