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Best Santa Fe County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 5,977 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Nm School For The Arts, Academy For Technology & Classics and Estancia Valley Classical Academy. 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 22% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Santa Fe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Gr: K-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Cyber Academy
Charter School
1841 Old Route 66 Suite B
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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 Nm School For The Arts, Academy For Technology & Classics and Estancia Valley Classical Academy.
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 68% 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 Santa Fe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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