Public schools in Questa, NM
5 open public schools with an address in Questa, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
368
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Questa public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Questa, NM: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 368 students, an average of 74 per school. The largest campus is Alta Vista Elementary (106 students).
Questa Independent Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Questa
Elementary schools in Questa
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary Questa Independent Schools | PK–03 | 106 | 13.5:1 | |
| Alta Vista Intermediate Questa Independent Schools | 04–05 | 40 | 9.9:1 | |
| Roots & Wings Community Roots & Wings Community · Charter | KG–08 | 53 | 26.5:1 |
Middle schools in Questa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questa Jr High Questa Independent Schools | 06–08 | 69 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Questa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questa High Questa Independent Schools | 09–12 | 100 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic72.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Questa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (368 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Questa
How many public schools are in Questa, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Questa: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 368 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Questa?
Schools with an address in Questa belong to 2 education agencies, led by Questa Independent Schools (4 schools), Roots & Wings Community (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Questa?
Questa High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Questa, with 100 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Questa?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Questa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Roots & Wings Community. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Questa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Questa public schools is 13.2:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Questa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities