Best High Schools in Taos County, NM

Taos County, NM has 9 high schools with 1,448 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 Taos County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taos County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Taos Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Taos Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 274 Students

2. Taos High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

3. 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

4. Antonito High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Conejos School District No. Re10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students

5. Mesa Vista High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students

6. Questa High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

7. Taos Cyber Magnet

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students

8. Vista Grande High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vista Grande High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students

Best Middle Schools in Taos County, NM

Taos County, NM has 8 middle schools with 863 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 Taos County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taos County exceed expectations.

1. Eagle Nest Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 73 Students

2. Antonito Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Conejos School District No. Re10 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students

3. Alta Vista Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students

4. Ojo Caliente Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students

5. Questa Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students

6. 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

7. Taos Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Taos County, NM

Taos County, NM has 16 elementary schools with 2,436 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 Taos County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taos County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Eagle Nest Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 96 Students

2. Taos Integrated School Of Arts

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Taos Integrated School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students

3. Manassa Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Conejos School District No. Re1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students

4. Ranchos De Taos Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students

5. Roots & Wings Community

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Roots And Wings Community • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 59 Students

6. Red River Valley Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Red River Valley Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students

7. Taos Municipal Charter

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 218 Students

8. Anansi Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 195 Students

9. Arroyo Del Norte Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 102 Students

10. Dixon Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taos County, NM

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

Community Factors

Taos County, NM has a total population of 34,489 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taos County, NM

4,747

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taos County, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

52.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

11.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

40.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taos County, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,101 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Taos County, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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