For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 52 students in 87556, NM.
The top ranked public charter school in 87556, NM is Roots & Wings Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 87556 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87556, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87556, NM Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
87556, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 87556, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in 87556, NM include Roots & Wings Community.
How many public charter schools are located in 87556?
1 public charter schools are located in 87556.
What is the racial composition of students in 87556?
87556 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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