For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,166 students in Santa Teresa, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM are Santa Teresa Elementary School, Santa Teresa Middle School and Santa Teresa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Teresa, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Santa Teresa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Teresa, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Santa Teresa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Airport Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM include Santa Teresa Elementary School, Santa Teresa Middle School and Santa Teresa High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Teresa?
3 public schools are located in Santa Teresa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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