For 34 years Little Earth School has provided a succesful educational program rooted in a developmental, individualized approach to learning that builds self-esteem, nurtures creative expression and cultivates academic excellence in each child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on number of days per week enrolled.
Admissions Director
Ellen Souberman
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Childhood is a journey and not a race.
- Our classrooms are all multiage. The pre-K program is for children 3 1/2 to age 5. Then we have a multiage 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classroom and finally a multiage 4th, 5th and 6th grade classroom. Our website has great information about philosophy, teachers and classrooms- www.LittleEarthSchool.org
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Atenas Burrola - Attorney and Stanford Law graduate, class of '97
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Little Earth School?
Little Earth School famous alumni include: Atenas Burrola - Attorney and Stanford Law graduate, class of '97.
When is the application deadline for Little Earth School?
The application deadline for Little Earth School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Earth School is St. Michaels High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Santa Fe Girls' School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is May Center For Learning (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Tutorial School
Alternative School
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
0.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
22.8 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Tuition listed
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Tuition listed
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
205 E Barcelona Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
2.2 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Penitentiary Of Nm-santa Fe
Alternative School
4331 State Highway 14
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(505) 473-3200
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 473-3200
0.9 miles
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Rank:
Rank:
6/
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Early College Opportunities
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2701
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
E.j. Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Yucca Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2400
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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