School District · New Mexico
Peñasco Independent Schools
📍 Chamisal, NM · Taos County · NCES LEAID 3502040
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 520, PENASCO, NM 87553
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3502040
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Peñasco Independent Schools4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Peñasco Independent Schools?▼
Peñasco Independent Schools serves 4 zip codes: 87521, 87543, 87553, 87579. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Peñasco Independent Schools rated?▼
Peñasco Independent Schools has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 19th percentile among New Mexico school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New Mexico only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Peñasco Independent Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 284 students across 3 schools for Peñasco Independent Schools.
What grades does Peñasco Independent Schools serve?▼
Peñasco Independent Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Peñasco Independent Schools?▼
You can reach Peñasco Independent Schools by phone at (575)587-2230 or by mail at PO BOX 520, PENASCO, NM 87553. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Peñasco Independent Schools
Peñasco Independent Schools is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in New Mexico, primarily in Taos County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 19th percentile among New Mexico districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New Mexico districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (575)587-2230 before making a housing decision.