Santa Fe Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The largest independent school in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade343 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Santa Fe, NM
12 private schools in Santa Fe, NM, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Rio Grande School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
A+Overall grade140 students5 students per teacher
Santo Ninos Regional Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Catholic school in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade137 students11 students per teacher
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade120 students8 students per teacher
La Mariposa Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade63 students6 students per teacher
May Center for Learning
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only special education school in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
A-Overall grade49 students4 students per teacher
Fayette St. Academy
Independent school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools nationwide
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade38 students5 students per teacher
Desert Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade34 students3 students per teacher
Santa Fe Girls' School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
The only all-girls school in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall gradeAll girls32 students6 students per teacher
Little Earth School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–4
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade19 students6 students per teacher
The Tutorial School
Independent school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools nationwide
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade6 students2 students per teacher
Childrens Garden Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
A-Overall grade2 students0 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Santa Fe, NM
How many private schools are in Santa Fe, NM?
12 private schools in Santa Fe, NM, with about 983 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Santa Fe, NM?
The most common are independent schools (5), Montessori schools (3), Catholic schools (1), special education schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Santa Fe, NM?
Yes: 1 private school in Santa Fe, NM teaches through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Santa Fe, NM offer pre-K?
8 private schools in Santa Fe, NM offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Santa Fe, NM have?
The average school has 5.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Santa Fe, NM?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.