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.: 13:1
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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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
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