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Peñasco Independent Schools, New Mexico

Peñasco Independent Schools is a unified school district in Taos County and Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,993 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 261 sq mi (677 km²) of land.

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Peñasco Independent Schools in New Mexico
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,993 ± 713
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Taos County77% of the district’s landRio Arriba County23% of the district’s land
Land area
261 sq mi (677 km²)
Median household income
$65,253 ± $13,878
Median home value
$171,400 ± $39,093
Water area
0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²)
State
New Mexico
Census code (GEOID)
3502040
Coordinates (central point)
36.102338, -105.593727
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Peñasco Independent Schools, largest first

  1. Peñasco (CDP)546 people
  2. Rio Lucio (CDP)485 people
  3. Chamisal (CDP)300 people
  4. Vadito (CDP)264 people
  5. Ojo Sarco (CDP)112 people
  6. Picuris Pueblo (CDP)50 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Mora Independent Schools18 mi east
  2. Taos Municipal Schools20 mi north
  3. Española Municipal Schools28 mi west

These share a boundary with Peñasco Independent Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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