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Best Schools in 87571, NM
87571, NM has 12 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,910 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 87571 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87571, NM
The top high schools in 87571, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taos Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Taos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
3. Vista Grande High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Grande High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
4. Taos Cyber Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87571, NM
The top middle schools in 87571, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87571, NM
The top elementary schools in 87571, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taos Municipal Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 218 Students
2. Taos Integrated School Of Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Integrated School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
3. Arroyo Del Norte Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 102 Students
4. Taos International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos International School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 177 Students
5. Ranchos De Taos Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
6. Enos Garcia Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
7. Taos Day School
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Projected Test Scores
Taos Day School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87571, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87571, NM has a total population of 11,893 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87571, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 87571, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87571, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87571, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 87571, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87571, NM
How many schools are in 87571, NM?
87571, NM has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,910 students in total.
How do schools in 87571 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 87571 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 87571 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87571?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations