Top 5 Best Santa Fe County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 4,248 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Nm School For The Arts, Estancia Valley Classical Academy and Turquoise Trail Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 65% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Santa Fe County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Sfcc Ll325 6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #88.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 303-6307
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Fe County, NM

Santa Fe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Grades: 8-11
| 102 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Nm School For The Arts, Estancia Valley Classical Academy and Turquoise Trail Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
9 public charter schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County, NM?
Santa Fe County, NM public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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