Dragonfly School is a small, non-profit, independent elementary and preschool in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
We provide a hands-on, science and nature based curriculum that promotes critical thinking skills, provides a strong academic foundation and creates confident, environmentally conscious and socially responsible children prepared for a life-time of learning.
We offer child-centered, developmentally appropriate education in a loving supportive school community.
Our goal is to create a community of learners who are intelligent, capable, and kind.
We will model and teach respectful communication and problem solving using the language of non-violent communication.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for chDragonfly School?
The application deadline for chDragonfly School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to chDragonfly School is Santa Fe Preparatory School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Childrens School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 18 students Tuition listed
830 Fayette St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
0.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition 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
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe ![Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe Photo - Lower Grade Teacher, Miss Elisa Hernandez, having calendar time with the Kindergarten class.]( "Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe Photo - Lower Grade Teacher, Miss Elisa Hernandez, having calendar time with the Kindergarten class.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
702 Bishops Lodge Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
2.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
20 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe ![Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe Photo - Lower Grade Teacher, Miss Elisa Hernandez, having calendar time with the Kindergarten class.]( "Adventist Academy Of Santa Fe Photo - Lower Grade Teacher, Miss Elisa Hernandez, having calendar time with the Kindergarten class.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
702 Bishops Lodge Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-1845
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 18 students Tuition listed
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
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition 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
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-3100
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Aspen Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
3160 Agua Fria St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
0.4 miles
Gr: PK | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Reading: 15-19%)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Griffin St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4700
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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