Located in Chimayo, NM, John Hyson Memorial School serves 37 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian orientation and offers a regular elementary program.
John Hyson Memorial School has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 2 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 81% of students represent racial and ethnic diversity within the school population.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for John Hyson Memorial School?
The application deadline for John Hyson Memorial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to John Hyson Memorial School is Camino De Paz School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Trio School (6.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
5.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
6.3 miles
Gr: PK | 20 students
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
6.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
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