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Best 87508 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,444 students in 87508, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87508, NM are El Dorado Community School, Academy For Technology & Classics and Turquoise Trail Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87508 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87508, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87508, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Dorado Community School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87508, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87508, NM include El Dorado Community School, Academy For Technology & Classics and Turquoise Trail Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87508?
3 public middle schools are located in 87508.
What is the racial composition of students in 87508?
87508 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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