Can I use Santa Fe County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Santa Fe County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Santa Fe County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Santa Fe County?

Start with the 49 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Santa Fe County Schools & Education

Name: Santa Fe County, New Mexico Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Santa Fe County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

74.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

74.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,619

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#30

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Santa Fe County

Measured School Summary

Santa Fe County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 74.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,619 per pupil, Santa Fe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 52% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Santa Fe County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

49 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

16/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #30 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

74.4%

4.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,619

$1,338 below the state average

School coverage

12 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Santa Fe County has 49 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Santa Fe County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 30 of 49 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#30

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

11,769 students

Elementary 20Middle 2High 6Other 2

30 listed schools in this county slice.

POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

1,630 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

Other grade structure

1,401 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

Elementary school only in this slice

677 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 30 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Santa Fe County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Santa Fe County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Diverse and Urban School Network

Santa Fe County manages a complex network of 49 public schools across 12 districts, serving 18,948 students. The landscape is unique for its high volume of high schools and 'other' level institutions, reflecting a wide range of specialized learning paths.

Innovation Through a Robust Charter System

Santa Fe Public Schools is the largest provider with 11,769 students, but charter schools play a major role here. Ten charter schools represent over 20% of the county's total schools, including the high-enrollment New Mexico Connections Academy.

Urban Hubs with Moderate School Sizes

Education is centered in the city, where 29 schools are located, maintaining an average school size of 395 students. Santa Fe High serves as the largest traditional campus with 1,599 students, offering a bustling urban academic experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Santa Fe County

Reported Enrollment

18,948

49 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26

Middle5

High12

Other6

12 School Districts in Santa Fe County

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools

1,630 students

NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

1 school

1,401 students

TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

677 students

ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY

1 school

626 students

MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

540 students

MONTE DEL SOL CHARTER

1 school

369 students

NM SCHOOL FOR ARTS

1 school

329 students

TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

289 students

THE MASTERS PROGRAM

1 school

242 students

49 Public Schools in Santa Fe County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Santa Fe County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
SANTA FE HIGH	Profile	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87505City: Small	9–12	High	1,599
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY	Profile	NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY	SANTA FE, 87505City: Small	4–12	CharterVirtual	1,401
CAPITAL HIGH	Profile	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87507City: Small	9–12	High	1,398
EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITY	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87507City: Small	PK–8	Primary	778
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87507City: Small	PK–8	Primary	682
TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL	SANTA FE, 87508Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Charter	677
POJOAQUE HIGH	Record	POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87506Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	636
ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY	Record	ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY	EDGEWOOD, 87015Town: Distant	KG–12	Charter	626
PINON ELEMENTARY	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87507City: Small	PK–6	Primary	545
MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL	ESPANOLA, 87532Town: Distant	KG–12	Charter	540
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87505City: Small	6–8	Middle	441
PABLO ROYBAL ELEMENTARY	Record	POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87506Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	428
RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87505City: Small	PK–5	Primary	420
EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87508Town: Fringe	KG–8	Primary	396
ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICS	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87508Rural: Fringe	7–12	Charter	392
MILAGRO MIDDLE	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87505City: Small	7–8	Middle	383
MONTE DEL SOL CHARTER	Record	MONTE DEL SOL CHARTER	SANTA FE, 87507City: Small	7–12	Charter	369
ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87501City: Small	PK–8	Primary	367
AMY BIEHL COMMUNITY SCHOOL AT RANCHO VIEJO	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87508Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	354
KEARNY ELEMENTARY	Record	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	SANTA FE, 87501City: Small	PK–6	Primary	348

SANTA FE HIGH

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87505 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,599 students

NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

SANTA FE, 87505 / City: Small

Profile4–12CharterVirtual1,401 students

CAPITAL HIGH

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87507 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,398 students

EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITY

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87507 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Primary778 students

NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87507 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Primary682 students

TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

SANTA FE, 87508 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Charter677 students

POJOAQUE HIGH

POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87506 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High636 students

ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY

EDGEWOOD, 87015 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Charter626 students

PINON ELEMENTARY

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87507 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary545 students

MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL

ESPANOLA, 87532 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Charter540 students

EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87505 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle441 students

PABLO ROYBAL ELEMENTARY

POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87506 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary428 students

RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87505 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary420 students

EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87508 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary396 students

ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICS

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87508 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12Charter392 students

MILAGRO MIDDLE

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87505 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle383 students

MONTE DEL SOL CHARTER

SANTA FE, 87507 / City: Small

Record7–12Charter369 students

ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87501 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Primary367 students

AMY BIEHL COMMUNITY SCHOOL AT RANCHO VIEJO

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87508 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary354 students

KEARNY ELEMENTARY

SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SANTA FE, 87501 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary348 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,619

State avg $7,957

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Mexico counties have the highest graduation rates?

Los Alamos County (93.0%), De Baca County (90.0%), and Mora County (90.0%) currently lead New Mexico among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New Mexico?

Across New Mexico counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,957. The highest current county values are Catron County ($13,747), Harding County ($13,463), and Guadalupe County ($10,823). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Santa Fe County?

Santa Fe County has a school score of 16/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Santa Fe County?

The high school graduation rate in Santa Fe County is 74.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Santa Fe County spend per student?

Santa Fe County spends $6,619 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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