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Santa Fe Prep School

1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tel: (505) 982-1829
www.sfprep.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NM School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,057
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 1
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch v=l3kFy_7trLE&feature=youtu.be At Santa Fe Prep, we are dedicated to active discourse among teachers who love to teach and students who love to learn.
  • You can see it on faces all across our campus: a sense of adventure, an aliveness of spirit, an awakened interest and curiosity.
  • These are the foundation and the fruits of the Santa Fe Prep experience.Vitality, commitment, curiosity, engagement, exploration and discovery—when you come to Prep, you are choosing an active education.
  • At Prep, we believe strongly in academic excellence and being an active and engaged citizen in our community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NM School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,057
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 1
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Santa Fe Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Highest average ACT score
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSanta Fe Prep School
745
850
961
1045
1150
1267
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Grade 12 enrollment highest with 67 students, more than any other grade at Santa Fe Prep School.
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
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Campus Size
33 acres

Student Body

Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
13 students
Average SAT score
1370
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,057
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Tuition Notes
Add an additional $500 for books and fees.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,605
Admissions Director
Michael Multari
Admissions Associate
Mary Little
Application URL
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubModel UN
Speech and DebateStudent Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band

School Notes

  • Our discussion-based learning encourages and stimulates an engaging exchange of knowledge and perspectives and the cultivation of skills and attitudes necessary for success in selective colleges and universities across the country and in life. Students participate fully in the life of the school as well as decisions that affect how we live and learn together.Prep is a culturally vibrant and diverse community of students and educators who understand that learning takes place not just in the classroom but also in the richness of interaction, in the expansion of individual boundaries, and in the exploration and introduction of new interests, ideas and abilities.With over 1700 graduates empowered by the values and qualities inherent in our school, Prep ensures that each student will be challenged and encouraged, stretched and supported. Here on our 33-acre Santa Fe campus, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of the Southwest, we provide a vigorous and exciting education rich with social interaction, sports competition, the arts, and a long-standing commitment to service learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Fe Prep School cost?
Santa Fe Prep School's tuition is approximately $20,057 for private students.
What schools are Santa Fe Prep School often compared to?
Santa Fe Prep School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Michaels High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Santa Fe Prep School offer?
Santa Fe Prep School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Santa Fe Prep School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for most sports offered.
What is Santa Fe Prep School's ranking?
Santa Fe Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Prep School?
The application deadline for Santa Fe Prep School is Mar. 1.

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The average private school tuition in Santa Fe, NM is $14,337 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Fe, NM is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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