For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 10,472 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe County, NM are Mandela International Magnet (Mims), Santa Fe Engage and Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Santa Fe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public high schools.
Santa Fe County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mandela International Magnet (Mims), with 98% 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 Public High Schools in Santa Fe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Engage
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #99.
Early College Opportunities
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pojoaque High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1313.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1515.
Capital High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #1616.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Cyber Academy
Charter School
1841 Old Route 66 Suite B
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Grades: K-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe
Alternative School
4331 State Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330
Grades: 7-12
| 680 students
Santa Fe County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ser Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Grades: 8-11
| 102 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Sspsnmsd Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Mandela International Magnet (Mims), Santa Fe Engage and Estancia Valley Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Fe County?
19 public high schools are located in Santa Fe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County 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).
Which public high schools in Santa Fe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Fe County include: Capital High School vs. Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Capital High School, Monte Del Sol Charter vs. Academy For Technology & Classics
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