For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 85 students in 87501, NM (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,608 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 87501, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
25% of private schools in 87501, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in 87501, NM (2026)
School
Location
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
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Gr: NS | 18 students Tuition listed
The Gentle Nudge
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
87501, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
chDragonfly School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
935 Alto St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Gr: NS | 48 students
St. Francis Cathedral School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
275 E Alameda Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 87501, NM?
4 private schools are located in 87501, NM.
What percentage of students in 87501 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 87501 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87501?
25% of private schools in 87501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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