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Best Taos County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 3,949 students in Taos County, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Taos County, NM are Anansi Charter School, Chrysalis Alternative and Taos Municipal Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taos County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Taos High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1515.
Questa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Gr: 4-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Day School
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taos County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Taos County, NM include Anansi Charter School, Chrysalis Alternative and Taos Municipal Charter.
How many public schools are located in Taos County?
27 public schools are located in Taos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County?
Taos County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taos County are often viewed compared to one another?

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