Best Schools in Taos, NM

Taos, NM has a total of 19 schools including 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 3,461 students attend Taos, NM schools. On average, schools in Taos score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Taos greatly exceed expectations.

Best High Schools in Taos, NM

Taos, NM has 7 high schools with 1,306 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taos greatly exceed expectations.

1. Taos Academy

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

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Questa High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5. Taos Cyber Magnet

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6. 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, NM

Taos, NM has 3 middle schools with 454 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 score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taos N/A.

1. Questa Jr High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2. Penasco Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3. Taos Middle

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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, NM

Taos, NM has 9 elementary schools with 1,701 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 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taos exceed expectations.

1. Taos Integrated School Of Arts

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Alta Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 111 Students

6. Enos Garcia Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

7. Taos International School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos International School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 177 Students

8. Penasco Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students

9. Taos Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taos Day School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 104 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taos, NM

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

Community Factors

Taos, NM has a total population of 10,021 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taos, NM

3,461

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taos, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

59.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

13.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

45.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taos, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,181 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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