#1 Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
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
2026 lists
Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
Private schools in Santa Fe County, NM with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
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
#3 Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
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
#4 Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
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
#5 Best Private Schools in Santa Fe County, NM
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
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.