The New Mexico School for the Deaf is a state-run school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, providing education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through grade 12.
Established in 1885 by the New Mexico legislature, it is the only land-grant school for the deaf in the United States.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 50%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies, please see website.
School Notes
- School Motto: Dream! Explore! Achieve!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens School?
The application deadline for The Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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