Taos School District

310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Taos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,234 students in Taos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Taos School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
9 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
2,234 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Taos School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#64 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
26%
24%
38%
34%
35%
33%
(20-21)
69%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
% American Indian
5%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
72%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,154 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,397 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,154
$14,756
Spending / Student
$19,397
$14,121

Best Taos School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Taos High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Taos School District?
Taos School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,234 students.
What is the rank of Taos School District?
Taos School District is ranked #67 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taos School District?
72% of Taos School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taos School District?
Taos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Taos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,397 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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