TAOS DAY SCHOOL

Taos Day School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taos Day School school district, located in Taos, NM with about 97 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Taos Day School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded institution located in Taos, New Mexico, serving a student population primarily from the Taos Pueblo community. As a school deeply rooted in its local culture, it places a strong emphasis on preserving the Tiwa language and traditional heritage, integrating these elements into a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters both educational achievement and the cultural identity of its students, often serving as a central pillar in the Pueblo’s efforts to ensure younger generations remain connected to their ancestral roots.

Beyond its focus on heritage, Taos Day School operates as a K-8 facility that aims to meet the diverse learning needs of its students through standardized academic instruction and extracurricular programs. By balancing state and federal educational requirements with community-specific values, the school plays a vital role in preparing students for transition into secondary education while maintaining a strong sense of community pride and self-worth. Its location near the historic Taos Pueblo further underscores its identity as an institution dedicated to the intersection of modern pedagogy and indigenous traditions.

For more information, contact Taos Day School at (575) 758-3652 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.