For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,266 students in Santa Teresa, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM are Santa Teresa Elementary School, Santa Teresa Middle School and Santa Teresa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Teresa, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Santa Teresa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Teresa, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Teresa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Airport Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Santa Teresa, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5340 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(555) 555-5555
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(555) 555-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Teresa, NM include Santa Teresa Elementary School, Santa Teresa Middle School and Santa Teresa High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Teresa?
3 public schools are located in Santa Teresa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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