Desert Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Santa Fe, NM
316 Camino Delora, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori schools nationwide
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Desert Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 34 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 7 hours, 188 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 19 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 188 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Desert Montessori School
What grades does Desert Montessori School serve?
Desert Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Desert Montessori School?
About 34 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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