For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,302 students in 87508, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in 87508, NM are Academy For Technology & Classics, The Masters Program and Turquoise Trail Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87508 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87508, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 87508, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 87508, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 87508, NM include Academy For Technology & Classics, The Masters Program and Turquoise Trail Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 87508?
3 public charter schools are located in 87508.
What is the racial composition of students in 87508?
87508 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).
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