For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 906 students in Taos, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos, NM are Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Taos have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Taos, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Taos, New Mexico 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
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Taos, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos, NM include Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Taos?
5 public charter schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Taos include: Taos Municipal Charter vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos Municipal Charter
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