Best Schools in Taos County, NM
Taos County, NM has 26 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 4,101 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Taos County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taos County, NM
The top high schools in Taos County, 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. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
4. Questa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
5. Vista Grande High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista Grande High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
6. Penasco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
7. Taos Cyber Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taos County, NM
The top middle schools in Taos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Penasco Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
3. Taos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
4. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
5. Questa Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
6. Alta Vista Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taos County, NM
The top elementary schools in Taos County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anansi Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 195 Students
2. Roots & Wings Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roots And Wings Community • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 59 Students
3. Taos Municipal Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 218 Students
4. Taos Integrated School Of Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Integrated School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
5. Arroyo Del Norte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 102 Students
6. Alta Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 111 Students
7. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
8. Taos International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos International School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 177 Students
9. Ranchos De Taos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
10. Enos Garcia Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 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
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 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
52.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Taos County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Taos County, NM
How many schools are in Taos County, NM?
Taos County, NM has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 4,101 students in total.
How do schools in Taos County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Taos County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Taos County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taos County?
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: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Taos County
7 places in Taos County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Taos (7)
- Questa (5)
- Penasco (3)
- Arroyo Seco (1)
- El Prado (1)
- Ranchos De Taos (1)
- Red River (1)