Top 10 Best Santa Fe County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 5,712 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Estancia Valley Classical Academy, Academy For Technology & Classics and Nm School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Santa Fe County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Nm School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
The Masters Program
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #66.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 677 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Cyber Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
1841 Old Route 66 Suite B
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Grades: K-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Fe County, NM

Santa Fe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Grades: 8-11
| 102 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Estancia Valley Classical Academy, Academy For Technology & Classics and Nm School For The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Fe County?
10 public charter schools are located in Santa Fe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Santa Fe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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