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Best Santa Fe Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,943 students in Santa Fe, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe, NM are Nm School For The Arts, Academy For Technology & Classics and The Masters Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Fe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Santa Fe, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Gr: 4-12 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Gr: K-7 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Santa Fe, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alameda Middle School (Closed 2010)
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Alvord Elementary School (Closed 2011)
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
Calvin Capshaw Middle School (Closed 2018)
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
De Vargas Middle School (Closed 2018)
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Kaune Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Larragoite Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: K-6
Opportunity High School (Closed 2023)
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
San Ildelfonso Day School (Closed 2023)
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Gr: K-6
Santa Fe Engage (Closed 2025)
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Gr: 9-12
Ser Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Gr: 8-11 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Sfe Hdst Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Sspsnmsd Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Gr: PK | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Te Tsu Geh Oweenge Day School (Tesuque) (Closed 2023)
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe, NM include Nm School For The Arts, Academy For Technology & Classics and The Masters Program.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Fe?
8 public charter schools are located in Santa Fe.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Santa Fe are often viewed compared to one another?

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