For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,408 students in 87508, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87508, NM are El Dorado Community School, Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo and Turquoise Trail Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87508 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87508, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87508, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Dorado Community School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87508, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87508, NM include El Dorado Community School, Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo and Turquoise Trail Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87508?
3 public elementary schools are located in 87508.
What is the racial composition of students in 87508?
87508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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