For the 2025 school year, there are 3 magnet public high schools serving 313 students in New Mexico.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 35% statewide average).
New Mexico magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mandela International Magnet (Mims), with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in New Mexico include Mandela International Magnet (Mims) and Taos Cyber Magnet.
How many magnet public high schools are located in New Mexico?
3 magnet public high schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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