For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,263 students in Taos County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM are Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 65% statewide average). Charter schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Taos County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #88.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
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
| 186 students
Taos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Corazon High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
La Jicarita Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Red River Valley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
16 Garcia Rd
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Costilla, NM 87524
(575) 586-0089
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
P.o. Box 7
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM include Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Taos County, NM?
8 public charter schools are located in Taos County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County, NM?
Taos County, NM public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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