Santa Fe Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Santa Fe, NM
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Santa Fe
- 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Santa Fe Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 343 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 343
- Teachers
- 36.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 169 girls, 174 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Santa Fe Preparatory School
What grades does Santa Fe Preparatory School serve?
Santa Fe Preparatory School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Santa Fe Preparatory School?
About 343 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Santa Fe Preparatory School?
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