Top 5 Best Taos Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,112 students in Taos, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Taos, NM are Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Academy and Taos Cyber Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Taos have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Taos, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taos Academy, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Taos, NM Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Taos Academy
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Taos High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taos, New Mexico

Taos, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Taos, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Taos, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Academy and Taos Cyber Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in Taos, NM?
5 public high schools are located in Taos, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos, NM?
Taos, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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