District Overview
Headquartered at 310 Camino De La Placita in Taos, New Mexico, the Taos public school district operates as an active, traditional public education system serving the region’s unique educational landscape. Situated in a remote town setting, this non-charter district oversees nine operational schools that deliver a seamless continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a student body of 2,184 pupils, the district reflects the diverse cultural fabric of Northern New Mexico, with a student population predominantly comprising Hispanic, White, and American Indian learners, alongside small representations of Asian, Black, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs can access official resources at taosschools.org or reach administrative offices at (575) 758-5202.

To maintain a responsive and supportive educational environment across all grade levels, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling over 750 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by approximately 364 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 32 instructional aides and more than 350 support personnel dedicated to operations, student services, and administration. With balanced grade-level enrollments ranging from early childhood development up through high school graduation, the district offers a well-resourced academic ecosystem designed to meet the holistic needs of its rural community.
9
Total Schools
2,184
Total Students
364.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAOS
Demographic Student Count
White378
Hispanic1,600
Black10
Asian21
Two or More63
American Indian110
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,600 (73.3%)
  • White
    378 (17.3%)
  • American Indian
    110 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    63 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    21 (1.0%)
  • Black
    10 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in TAOS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:9
Students:2,184*
Teachers (FTE):364.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in TAOS
Found 9 Schools