For the 2023-24 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 2,821 students in Santa Fe County, NM (there are 49 public schools, serving 18,785 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The best top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Camino De Paz School, Rio Grande School and Journey Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Santa Fe County Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Grades: 7-10
| 36 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Grades: PK-7
| 98 students
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Grades: NS-8
| 50 students
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Grades: NS-12
| 217 students
23 College Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Grades: PK-6
| 195 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
Grades: K-9
| 20 students
710 Old Las Vegas Hwy
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Grades: NS
| 18 students
Desert Academy![Desert Academy Photo - Students headed to Europe for 12 days of Spring break 2016! Itinerary includes London, Paris and Barcelona.]( "Desert Academy Photo - Students headed to Europe for 12 days of Spring break 2016! Itinerary includes London, Paris and Barcelona.")
Special Program Emphasis
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Dragonfly School
Daycare / Preschool
935 Alto St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Grades: NS
| 48 students
Edgewood Christian School
(Christian)
87 St. Road 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-5091
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
830 Fayette St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
The Gentle Nudge
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Grades: NS-PK
| 33 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Little Earth School![Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!]( "Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!")
Alternative School
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Grades: PK-3
| 38 students
May Center For Learning
Special Education School
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Grades: NS-8
| 138 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
The Tutorial School
Special Program Emphasis
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Santa Fe County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Casa Feliz (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1519 5th St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Grades: K-1
| 50 students
275 E Alameda Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Fe County, NM include Camino De Paz School, Rio Grande School and Journey Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
27 private schools are located in Santa Fe County, NM.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Fe County, NM?
Santa Fe County, NM private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe County, NM go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
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