For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,639 students in Taos, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM are Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taos have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taos, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2469
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rotten Tree Rd
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-3652
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Taos, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Casa Corazon High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 79
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5212
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Gr: PK-3 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taos, NM include Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy and Taos Integrated School Of Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taos?
7 public elementary schools are located in Taos.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos?
Taos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Taos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Taos include: Taos Municipal Charter vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos Municipal Charter
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