#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Rio Grande School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
5.4 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
A+Overall grade140 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Private schools in Santa Fe County, NM with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
La Mariposa Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
6.2 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade63 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.9 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
AOverall grade120 students8 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Holy Cross Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.5 students per teacher
Santa Cruz, NM
B+Overall grade51 students9 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Santa Fe Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
9.4 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade343 students9 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Fe County, NM
Santo Ninos Regional Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
11.4 students per teacher
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade137 students11 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.