For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in Taos, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM are Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taos have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taos, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM include Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taos?
7 public elementary schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Taos include: Taos Municipal Charter vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos Municipal Charter
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