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Top 5 Best 87505 New Mexico Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,754 students in 87505, NM (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,266 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in 87505, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in 87505, NM include St. Michaels High School, Santa Fe Prep School, and Desert Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
14% of private schools in 87505, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked 87505 New Mexico Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Desert Academy
Desert Academy Photo - Students headed to Europe for 12 days of Spring break 2016! Itinerary includes London, Paris and Barcelona.
Special Program Emphasis
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
St. Michaels High School
St. Michaels High School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Santa Fe Prep School
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Childrens Garden Montessori
Childrens Garden Montessori Photo - Boy with globe
Montessori School
(1)
710 Old Las Vegas Hwy
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Desert Montessori School
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Montessori School
(1)
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Fayette St. Academy
Montessori School
(9)
830 Fayette St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3396
Grades: Inquire with school
| 48 students
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Little Earth School
Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Santa Fe Girls' School
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All-girls
(1)
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
205 E Barcelona Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
The Tutorial School
Alternative School
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Grades: Inquire with school
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 87505 New Mexico

87505, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
La Casa Feliz (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1519 5th St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Grades: K-1
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 87505, NM?
The top ranked private schools in 87505, NM include St. Michaels High School, Santa Fe Prep School, and Desert Academy.
How many private schools are located in 87505?
14 private schools are located in 87505.
How diverse are private schools in 87505?
87505 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in 87505 go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in 87505 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87505?
14% of private schools in 87505 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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