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Taos County

New Mexico · Public K-12

Public schools in Taos County, New Mexico total 23, with combined enrollment of about 3,727 students against a county population of 34,543. That breaks down as 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

7-year change in Taos County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,727
-484 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
22
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 23%
% Hispanic
70%
was 68%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
23
10 districts
Enrollment
3,727
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,950
Above New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.1%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
13
1,991 students
Middle
3
480 students
High
7
1,256 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
TAOS
2,184 students · 10 districts in Taos County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Taos County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
56%
Hispanic
51%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
23%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
18%
Hispanic
70%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
38.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
53
15.6% under 18

Test scores in Taos County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

See all 13 schools in Taos County ranked by score →

All schools (23)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TAOS HIGHTaosHigh09-12749·
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYTaosElementaryPK-05348·
TAOS MIDDLETaosMiddle06-08337·
TAOS ACADEMYTaosHigh05-12251·
RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARYRanchos De TaosElementaryPK-05225·
TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERTaosElementaryKG-08216·
TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTSTaosElementaryKG-08215·
ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOLEl PradoElementaryKG-08198·
TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLTaosElementaryKG-08179·
PENASCO ELEMENTARYPenascoElementaryPK-05127·
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARYQuestaElementaryPK-03106·
Taos Day SchoolTaosElementaryKG-08101·
QUESTA HIGHQuestaHigh09-12100·
ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYArroyo SecoElementaryKG-0599·
RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOLRed RiverElementaryPK-0884·
PENASCO HIGHPenascoHigh09-1275·
PENASCO MIDDLEPenascoMiddle06-0874·
QUESTA JR HIGHQuestaMiddle06-0869·
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOLTaosHigh09-1269·
ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITYQuestaElementaryKG-0853·
ALTA VISTA INTERMEDIATEQuestaElementary04-0540·
TAOS CYBER MAGNETTaosHigh09-1212·
CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVETaosHigh07-120·

Cities in Taos County

Taos10 schoolsQuesta5 schoolsPenasco3 schoolsArroyo Seco1 schoolEl Prado1 schoolRanchos De Taos1 schoolRed River1 schoolTaos1 school

About Taos County

In New Mexico, Taos County is a sparse county of about 34,543 residents. 23 public schools across the county instructs about 3,727 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,950, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Taos County is made up of 13 elementary schools (1,991 students), 3 middle schools (480), and 7 high schools (1,256).

The largest single district in Taos County is TAOS, which alone enrolls about 2,184 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Taos County has decreased 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,211 students to 3,727. Over that span, Taos County lost 1 school, going from 23 to 22. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 23% to 18%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Taos County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Taos County?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Taos County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,727.
How many high schools are in Taos County?
Taos County, New Mexico has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 1,256 students.
How many middle schools are in Taos County?
Taos County, New Mexico has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 480 students.
How many elementary schools are in Taos County?
Taos County, New Mexico has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,991 students.
What is the largest school district in Taos County?
TAOS is the largest school district in Taos County, serving approximately 2,184 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
What is the population of Taos County?
Taos County, New Mexico has a population of approximately 34,543, with a median age of 53. About 15.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Taos County?
Median household income in Taos County is $58,950, above the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Taos County?
Approximately 38.5% of adults 25 and older in Taos County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Taos County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.1% of students in Taos County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Mexico county average of 87.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taos County schools?
Across Taos County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.

Taos County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data