For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,574 students in 87501, NM (there are , serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 87501, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87501, NM are Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 87501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87501, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87501, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood-gormley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
141 East Booth St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4800
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Acequia Madre Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Acequia Madre St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4000
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2282
Gr: 6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Kearny Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
3160 Agua Fria St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
Gr: PK | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
87501, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87501, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87501, NM include Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87501?
10 public schools are located in 87501.
What percentage of students in 87501 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 87501 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87501?
87501 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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