For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,097 students in 87501, NM.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87501, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87501, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
87501, New Mexico 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 elementary schools in 87501, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87501, NM include Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and Atalaya Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87501?
8 public elementary schools are located in 87501.
What is the racial composition of students in 87501?
87501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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