For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,277 students in 87571, NM.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 87571 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87571, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87571, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
87571, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
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 middle schools in 87571, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87571, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87571?
7 public middle schools are located in 87571.
What is the racial composition of students in 87571?
87571 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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