Best High Schools in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM has 21 high schools with 8,537 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Santa Fe score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Fe exceed expectations.

1. Mandela International Magnet (mims)

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students

2. Nm School For The Arts

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nm School For Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students

3. Santa Fe High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students

4. Academy For Technology & Classics

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students

5. Pojoaque High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students

6. Penasco High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students

7. Pecos High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pecos Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students

8. Monte Del Sol Charter

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monte Del Sol Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students

9. Capital High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1398 Students

10. Espanola Valley High

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students

Best Middle Schools in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM has 13 middle schools with 4,097 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Santa Fe score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Fe greatly exceed expectations.

1. Milagro Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 383 Students

2. Edward Ortiz Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

3. Pojoaque Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 262 Students

4. Santo Domingo Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students

5. Sixth Grade Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students

6. Cochiti Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students

7. Pecos Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pecos Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 108 Students

8. Penasco Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM has 37 elementary schools with 7,468 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Santa Fe score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Fe greatly exceed expectations.

1. Carlos Gilbert Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students

2. El Dorado Community School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 396 Students

3. Wood-gormley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 294 Students

4. Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 354 Students

5. Nina Otero Community School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students

6. Chaparral Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 192 Students

7. Rio Grande School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rio Grande School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students

8. La Mariposa Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Mariposa Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students

9. Journey Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Journey Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 50 Students

10. Acequia Madre Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 138 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Fe, NM

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Santa Fe, NM has a total population of 120,363 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Santa Fe, NM

21,963

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Santa Fe, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

46.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

38.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Fe, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Fe, NM.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,174 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Fe, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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