For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,089 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 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Taos have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Taos, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taos Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taos, NM (2026)
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 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: #33.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Taos High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Cyber Magnet School
Magnet School
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Taos, 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 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?
6 public high schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taos include: Taos High School vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos High School
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