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Best 87501 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,608 students in 87501, NM (there are 5 private schools, serving 137 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 87501, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87501, NM are Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87501, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87501, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Kearny Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Nye Early Childhood
3160 Agua Fria St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
Gr: PK | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87501, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87501, NM include Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87501?
10 public schools are located in 87501.
What percentage of students in 87501 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 87501 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87501?
87501 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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