The mission of Santa Fe Girls' School is to foster intellectual growth and emotional strength in adolescent girls, preparing them for the demands of high school, college and young adulthood.
Santa Fe Girls' School, grades 6 through 8, emphasizes strong academic skill development, enriched with elective classes including drama, art, voleyball, fitness, Spanish, sign language, cooking, music, dance, book making, community outreach.
Classes are conducted in a Socratic, seminar style with dialogue as a primary learning mode.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,100
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- 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 6-8
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,100
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Janet Graham
Admissions Associate
Lee Lewin
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
drama, Guitar, running team
School Notes
- Education at Santa Fe Girls' School is a dynamic, open-ended, personal process that requires dialogue and exchange of ideas among students and teachers. The school focuses on building students' critical and divergent thinking skills as they learn to articulate opinions. SFGS believes that diversity in the classroom creates excitement for learning. Multiple perspectives from students and from a variety of texts provide stimuli for lively discussion. Class sizeis limited to 15 students, creating an atmospherefor free exchange and examining of ideas. Most SFGS students graduate from 8th grade with 11th-12th grade academic skill equivalencies.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lucy Gent Foma - 2001 - City and Regional Planner, Santa Fe County -
- Dachin Frances - 2003 - Postdoctoral Researcher, UNC Chapel Hill Biology Department -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Santa Fe Girls' School cost?
Santa Fe Girls' School's tuition is approximately $11,100 for private students.
What schools are Santa Fe Girls' School often compared to?
Santa Fe Girls' School is often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Santa Fe Girls' School?
The acceptance rate of Santa Fe Girls' School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from Santa Fe Girls' School?
Santa Fe Girls' School famous alumni include: Lucy Gent Foma - 2001 - City and Regional Planner, Santa Fe County and Dachin Frances - 2003 - Postdoctoral Researcher, UNC Chapel Hill Biology Department.
When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Girls' School?
The application deadline for Santa Fe Girls' School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is May Center For Learning (0.8 miles away)
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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
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(505) 982-3396
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