For the 2025-26 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 52% (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 Public Schools in New Mexico (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 9-12
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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