For the 2025 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 2,464 students in Santa Fe County, NM (there are 50 public schools, serving 19,726 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Camino De Paz School, St. Michaels High School, and Santa Fe Prep School.
The average tuition cost is $12,412, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,216.
Top Ranked Santa Fe County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
702 Bishops Lodge Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
710 Old Las Vegas Hwy
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Gr: NS | 18 students Tuition listed
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Edgewood Christian School
(Christian)
87 St. Road 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-5091
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students
830 Fayette St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Gr: Inquire with school | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Gentle Nudge
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
La Casita Pre School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
438 Alamo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-2803
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-2803
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Tuition listed
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Gr: NS-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
23 College Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
205 E Barcelona Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
The Tutorial School
Alternative School
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Santa Fe County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
chDragonfly School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
935 Alto St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Gr: NS | 48 students
Desert Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Program Emphasis
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Casa Feliz (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1519 5th St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
275 E Alameda Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Camino De Paz School, St. Michaels High School, and Santa Fe Prep School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Fe County?
25 private schools are located in Santa Fe County.
How much do private schools cost in Santa Fe County?
The average tuition cost is $12,412, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,216.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Fe County?
Which private schools in Santa Fe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Santa Fe County include: St. Michaels High School vs. Santa Fe Prep School, Santa Fe Prep School vs. St. Michaels High School, Holy Cross Catholic School vs. Santo Niño Regional Catholic School
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