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11 schools in Taos

New Mexico · Public K-12

Taos's public schools, 11 in all, serve about 2,477 K-12 students inside New Mexico, averaging 225 per campus.

7-year change in Taos

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,477
-215 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 23%
% Hispanic
70%
was 66%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVEHigh07-120
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05348
TAOS ACADEMYHigh05-12251
TAOS CYBER MAGNETHigh09-1212
Taos Day SchoolElementaryKG-08101
TAOS HIGHHigh09-12749
TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTSElementaryKG-08215
TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLElementaryKG-08179
TAOS MIDDLEMiddle06-08337
TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERElementaryKG-08216
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-1269

About Taos

Taos is an average-sized New Mexico city in terms of public-school footprint, with 11 schools and 2,477 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 225, below the state mean of about 343.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,477 students, shrank 8% from the 2,692 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 23% to 16%.

On allk12, the community for Taos discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Taos, New Mexico?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Taos, with a combined enrollment of about 2,477.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Taos?
Taos has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Taos?
TAOS HIGH is the largest public school in Taos by enrollment, with approximately 749 students.
What school districts serve Taos?
Taos is served by 6 public school districts, including TAOS, TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS, TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Taos Day School, TAOS ACADEMY and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Taos cover?
Public schools in Taos serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Taos?
5 of the 11 public schools in Taos are charter schools.