Santa Fe Girls' School

The mission of Santa Fe Girls' School is to foster intellectual growth and emotional strength in adolescent girls, preparing them for the demands of high school, college and young adulthood.
Santa Fe Girls' School, grades 6 through 8, emphasizes strong academic skill development, enriched with elective classes including drama, art, voleyball, fitness, Spanish, sign language, cooking, music, dance, book making, community outreach.
Classes are conducted in a Socratic, seminar style with dialogue as a primary learning mode.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,100
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Santa Fe Girls' School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Janet Graham
Admissions Associate
Lee Lewin

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
drama, Guitar, running team

School Notes

  • Education at Santa Fe Girls' School is a dynamic, open-ended, personal process that requires dialogue and exchange of ideas among students and teachers. The school focuses on building students' critical and divergent thinking skills as they learn to articulate opinions. SFGS believes that diversity in the classroom creates excitement for learning. Multiple perspectives from students and from a variety of texts provide stimuli for lively discussion. Class sizeis limited to 15 students, creating an atmospherefor free exchange and examining of ideas. Most SFGS students graduate from 8th grade with 11th-12th grade academic skill equivalencies.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Fe Girls' School cost?
Santa Fe Girls' School's tuition is approximately $11,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Santa Fe Girls' School?
The acceptance rate of Santa Fe Girls' School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Girls' School?
The application deadline for Santa Fe Girls' School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,100
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Santa Fe, NM is $14,955 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Fe, NM is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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