For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 8,438 students in Santa Fe, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe, NM are Mandela International Magnet (Mims), Nm School For The Arts and Santa Fe Engage. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Santa Fe have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Santa Fe, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Technology & Classics, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Fe, NM (2025)
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.
Nm School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 310-4194
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Santa Fe Engage
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2505 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
The Masters Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Early College Opportunities
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Monte Del Sol Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4157 Walking Rain Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 982-5225
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Pojoaque High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Road 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Aspen Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 983-3337
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Capital High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe
Alternative School
4331 State Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 989-6330
Gr: 7-12 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Santa Fe, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Ser Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Gr: 8-11 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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%
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Sspsnmsd Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Gr: PK | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Fe, NM include Mandela International Magnet (Mims), Nm School For The Arts and Santa Fe Engage.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Fe?
17 public high schools are located in Santa Fe.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Fe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Fe include: Capital High School vs. Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Capital High School, Monte Del Sol Charter vs. Academy For Technology & Classics
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