For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 930 students in Taos, NM.
The top-ranked public charter 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Taos have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter 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 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
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
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 charter schools in Taos, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Taos, NM include Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Taos?
5 public charter schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Taos include: Taos Municipal Charter vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos Municipal Charter
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