Santa Fe Preparatory School in Santa Fe, NM, enrolls 325 students across grades 7 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1961, the school employs 40 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
The student body is 31% students of color, reflecting diversity within this Santa Fe private high school.
Santa Fe Preparatory School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and other education associations.
Among private schools in New Mexico, Santa Fe Preparatory ranks in the top 20% for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Santa Fe Preparatory School is Santa Fe Prep School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rio Grande School (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
0.8 miles
Gr: 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
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
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