| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Municipal Schools | Arroyo Hondo | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2,267 | 9 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Peñasco Independent Schools | Chamisal | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 284 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Questa Independent Schools | Amalia | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 326 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools | Carson | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 246 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Taos County compares
Together they enroll 3,123 students across 20 schools. The largest is Taos Municipal Schools with 2,267 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County has 4 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Taos County is Taos Municipal Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Taos County, NM?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Taos County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Taos County, NM?
Of the districts serving Taos County, Taos Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 63rd percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.