For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,242 students in Taos County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM are Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Taos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Red River Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E High St
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-6117
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
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
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Taos County 51±¬ÁÏs (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%
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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%
P.o. Box 7
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Tres Piedras, NM 87577
(505) 758-2557
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Taos County, NM include Anansi Charter School, Taos Municipal Charter and Taos Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Taos County?
8 public charter schools are located in Taos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County?
Taos County public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Taos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Taos County include: Anansi Charter School vs. Taos Municipal Charter, Anansi Charter School vs. Taos Academy, Taos Municipal Charter vs. Anansi Charter School
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