For the 2025 school year, there are 3 magnet public schools serving 313 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in New Mexico are Mandela International Magnet (Mims) and Taos Cyber Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet 九游体育s in New Mexico (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.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked magnet public schools in New Mexico include Mandela International Magnet (Mims) and Taos Cyber Magnet.
How many magnet public schools are located in New Mexico?
3 magnet public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico magnet public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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