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Best Taos Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,477 students in Taos, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Taos, 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.
Taos, NM public schools 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 Taos have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taos, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Taos High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Day School
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taos, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Taos, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public schools are located in Taos?
11 public schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?

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