Santa Fe Preparatory School

Santa Fe Preparatory School is a private school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico The school provides grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 340 students. It was founded in February 1961.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NM School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1961

Student Body

Total Students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Santa Fe Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Santa Fe Preparatory School's ranking?
Santa Fe Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Santa Fe Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NM School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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