Charter schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has 99 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 32,906 students in 24 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 99
- Reported students
- 32,906
- Offer high school grades
- 63
- Virtual schools
- 2
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 98 of 99 schools; student–teacher ratios for 98; format for 99. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in New Mexico by city
More public charter schools in New Mexico
Angel Fire
- Moreno Valley High · 9–12
Aztec
- Mosaic Academy Charter · K–8
Carlsbad
- Jefferson Montessori · K–12
Deming
- Deming Cesar Chavez · 9–12
Edgewood
- Estancia Valley Classical Academy · K–12
- Pecos Cyber Academy · K–12
El Prado
- Anansi Charter School · K–8
Espanola
- McCurdy Charter School · K–12
Jemez Pueblo
- San Diego Riverside · K–8
- Walatowa Charter High · 9–12
Las Vegas
- Rio Gallinas School · K–8
Los Lunas
- School of Dreams Academy · Pre-K–12
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
- North Valley Academy · Pre-K–8
Questa
- Roots & Wings Community · K–8
Red River
- Red River Valley Charter School · Pre-K–8
Roswell
- Sidney Gutierrez Middle · K–8
Sandia Park
- East Mountain High School · 9–12
Silver City
- Aldo Leopold Charter · 6–12
Socorro
Frequently asked questions about New Mexico charter schools
How many charter schools are in New Mexico?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 99 open public charter schools in New Mexico, with reported enrollment of 32,906 students across 98 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in New Mexico?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter New Mexico charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are charter schools free in New Mexico?
Yes. Charter schools in New Mexico are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.
What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in New Mexico?
Both traditional public schools and charter schools in New Mexico are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the New Mexico education agency.
Are there virtual charter schools in New Mexico?
Federal records identify 2 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in New Mexico. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in New Mexico?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.