For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,089 students in 87571, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 87571, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 87571 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87571, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87571 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taos Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87571, NM Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 247 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taos Cyber Magnet School
Magnet School
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
87571, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
310 Cam De La Placit
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-5262
Grades: PK-3
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 87571, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87571, NM include Chrysalis Alternative, Taos Academy and Taos Cyber Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in 87571?
6 public high schools are located in 87571.
What is the racial composition of students in 87571?
87571 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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