Chimayo: Schools & Education
Chimayo is served by 1 public school. Chimayo Elementary is the largest at 126 students (grades 0-6). Total enrollment: 126 students.
- ~2,390 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~178).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,390 residents per school. 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 126 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 11 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 126 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northern New Mexico College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northern New Mexico College |
| Nearest College · City | Espanola |
| Nearest College · Phone | (505) 747-2100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ESPANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (505) 747-6087 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 313 NORTH PASEO DE ONATE, ESPANOLA NM 87532 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12