Best 87571 New Mexico Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,481 students in 87571, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87571, NM are Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87571 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87571, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87571, NM Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Taos High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Cyber Magnet School
Magnet School
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Day School
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87571 New Mexico

87571, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Gr: PK-3 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 87571, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87571, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public schools are located in 87571?
12 public schools are located in 87571.
What is the racial composition of students in 87571?
87571 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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