Public schools in Taos, NM
10 open public schools with an address in Taos, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,376
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Taos public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Taos, NM: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,376 students, an average of 238 per school. The largest campus is Taos High (749 students), and the largest elementary school is Enos Garcia Elementary (348).
Taos Municipal Schools operates the most schools here (6), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11.8:1, similar to 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 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% 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 Taos
Taos Municipal Schools
Public school district
6 schools in Taos · 9 total
Taos Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taos
Taos Integrated School of Arts
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taos
Taos International School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taos
Vista Grande High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taos
Elementary schools in Taos
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enos Garcia Elementary Taos Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 348 | 10.4:1 | |
| Taos Integrated School of Arts Taos Integrated School of Arts · Charter | KG–08 | 215 | 11.8:1 | |
| Taos International School Taos International School · Charter | KG–08 | 179 | 10.8:1 | |
| Taos Municipal Charter Taos Municipal Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 216 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Taos
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Middle Taos Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 337 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Taos
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Alternative Taos Municipal Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Taos Academy Taos Academy · Charter | 05–12 | 251 | 13.5:1 | |
| Taos Cyber Magnet Taos Municipal Schools · Magnet · Alternative School | 09–12 | 12 | 240:1 | |
| Taos High Taos Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 749 | 15.5:1 | |
| Vista Grande High School Vista Grande High School · Charter | 09–12 | 69 | 9.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17%
- Hispanic72.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Taos schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,376 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Taos
How many public schools are in Taos, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Taos: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 2,376 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Taos?
Schools with an address in Taos belong to 5 education agencies, led by Taos Municipal Schools (6 schools), Taos Academy (1 school), Taos Integrated School of Arts (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 Taos?
Taos High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Taos, with 749 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Taos?
Yes. 5 of the 10 public schools in Taos are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Taos Academy, Taos Integrated School of Arts, Taos International School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Taos schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Taos public schools is 11.8:1, similar to 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 Taos 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.
Nearby New Mexico cities
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