Ranchos de Taos Elementary vs Vista Grande High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranchos de Taos Elementary
Ranchos de Taos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Vista Grande High School
Taos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students
| Measure | Ranchos de Taos Elementary Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico | Vista Grande High School Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 416 | #61 of 156 |
| National rank | #46299 of 50,301 | #14684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Ranchos de Taos | Taos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 17.6).
- •Vista Grande High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.2).
- •Ranchos de Taos Elementary is the larger school with 225 students compared with 69.
- •Ranchos de Taos Elementary is a public school while Vista Grande High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ranchos de Taos Elementary better than Vista Grande High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande High School ranks higher (23.5 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ranchos de Taos Elementary and Vista Grande High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ranchos de Taos and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranchos de Taos Elementary: 225. Vista Grande High School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranchos de Taos Elementary and Vista Grande High School rank in New Mexico?
Ranchos de Taos Elementary is 283rd of 416 and Vista Grande High School is 61st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).