For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,352 students in Taos County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Taos County, NM are Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Academy and Taos Cyber Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taos County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Taos County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Taos County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penasco High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taos County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 7-12
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Taos High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Questa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Taos County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Taos County, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Academy and Taos Cyber Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in Taos County?
9 public high schools are located in Taos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos County?
Taos County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Taos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taos County include: Taos High School vs. Taos Academy, Taos Academy vs. Taos High School
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