For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,659 students in 87505, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in 87505, NM is New Mexico Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 87505 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 87505, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87505, NM Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Gr: 4-12 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Community School
Charter School
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1990
Gr: K-7 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
87505, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 87505, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87505, NM include New Mexico Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 87505?
2 public charter schools are located in 87505.
What is the racial composition of students in 87505?
87505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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