For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,536 students in 87571, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87571, NM are Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87571 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87571, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87571, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Taos Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Taos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Taos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
Taos International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Day School
Magnet School
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Grande High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
87571, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Corazon High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87571, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87571, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public schools are located in 87571?
12 public schools are located in 87571.
What is the racial composition of students in 87571?
87571 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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