Private Schools Desert Academy
313 Camino Alire
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-474-7800 Fax: 992-8270
Grades: 7-12. Accredited by NCA, Satte Department of Education, member NAIS. Desert Academy provides an accredited college-prep program with opportunities for individualization of curricula, small class sizes and a high degree of individual attention. Internship and special studies opportunities allow students to pursue specific interests. Scholarships/financial aid and enrichment programs available.
Desert Montessori School
1130 Calle Largo
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-8212 Fax: 983-8212
Ages: 2-12. Enrollment: 60. Desert Montessori offers a uniform curriculum beginning with toddlers and extending through sixth grade. Individualized instruction at all ages and on-site specialty teachers in art, dance, gym, music, Spanish and Japanese. Scholarships and financial aid available. Open 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Enrichment programs.
Little Earth School
321 West Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-988-1968 Fax: 988-5993
Ages: 3½-8. Enrollment: 40. Accredited by New Mexico Department of Education. Little Earth School provides a program of academic excellence through a creative, individualized and developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum which fosters children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Economically and ethnically diverse student body and staff. Small class sizes. Field trips, physical education and summer programs. Parent involvement. Aftercare, enrichment programs in art, Spanish and dance available.
Monte del Sol Charter School
P.O. Box 4068
Santa FE, NM 87502
505-982-5225 Email: [email protected]
Grades: 7 & 8. Enrollment: 120. Monte del Sol Charter School is a small, community-oriented public school that has academic excellence and the development of community leadership skills as core values. The school will add a grade per year to become a 7-12 grade school in five years.
New Mexico Academy for Sciences and Mathematics
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-954-4000 Fax: 986-9095
Grades: 6-12. Enrollment: About 100. Accredited by North Central Association. Complete college preparatory liberal arts curriculum with emphasis on social sciences, applied sciences and mathematics. Scholarships and financial aid are available.
Nizhoni School
HC 75 Box 72
Galisteo, NM 87540
505-466-4336 Fax: 466-7217
Grades 9-12. Enrollment: 10. Accrdited by National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools. This is a school without fear, violence and drugs. The Nizhoni School is where students and their teachers are changing the heart of education. Scholarships/financial aid available upon request.
New Mexico School for the Deaf
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-827-6711 Fax: 827-6796
Ages/Grades: birth through grade 12. Enrollment: 135. Accredited by NCA, CEASD, NMSDE NMSD. Serves deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth to age 22 with a residential and day school. The main campus is in Santa Fe, with satellite programs in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. No tuition or any charges to New Mexico residents.
Rio Grande School,
715 Camino Cabra
Santa FE, NM 87501
505-983-1621 Fax: 986-0012
Grades K-6. Enrollment: 112. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and State of New Mexico. Member of the National Association of Independent Schools. RGS is a vibrant and nurturing educational community where learning is fun and children develop a strong sense of self-image. The outstanding academic curriculum is complemented by a variety of innovative programs which make learning come alive, including the Integrated Arts Program. RGS is a co-educational, non-sectarian independent school. Scholarships/financial aid, before and after care and enrichment programs available.
The Santa Fe Girls School
331 East Buena Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-3188
Grades: 7-12. Enrollment: 30. The SFGS mission is to foster intellectual growth and emotional strength in adolescent girls, preparing them for the demands of high school, college and young adulthood. Scholarships/financial aid available. The SFGS promotes diversity in both subject matter and teachers by including professionals from the community to team teach in the area of their unique expertise.
Santa Fe Preparatory School,
1101 Camino de la Cruz Blanca
Santa FE, NM 87501-4596
505-982-1829 Fax: 982-2897
Grades: 7-12. Enrollment: 320. Accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, New Mexico Board of Education. Santa Fe Prep’s mission is to prepare students with the skills, disciplines and values necessary for college and a successful future. The school’s vision is to provide an outstanding program of academics, arts, athletics and community service in our dynamic, respectful, diverse school community. 21% of students receive some financial aid. 70% of faculty members hold an advanced degree in their fields.
Santa Fe Waldorf School
26 Puesta del Sol
Santa FE, NM 87505
505-983-9727 Fax: 983-7416
Grades: PreK-8. Enrollment: 180. Accredited by Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. An adventure in learning that engages not only the intellect but also the student’s imagination, feelings and need for self-discipline. Built upon a strong academic foundation, Waldorf education nurtures, protects and develops all the life skills essential for academic achievement and meaningful work and social relationships.
Tara School
645 Webber Street
Santa FE, NM 87501
505-986-3410
Grades: K-3. Enrollment 24. The Tara School combines strong academics with a warm, nurturing environment where children are allowed to explore and enjoy their own unique creative gifts. Drama, music, art, Spanish and physical education are included in the program and taught by specialists. An after-school enrichment program is available for Tara and Wood Gormley Elementary School students.
The Tutorial School
400 Brunn Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-988-1859 Fax: 989-1897
Ages: 7-19. Enrollment: 35. Accredited by National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools. A unique educational environment that encourages every student regardless of age to take responsibility for his or her learning and living. Students decide what and how they want to learn. They are free to pursue their own interests within the school community at large. This may mean having a job, an apprenticeship, or taking college courses. Caution: it required parents who “think outside the box.” Non-graded, open campus. Limited number of scholarships and before/after care available.
Please call 1(866) 988-8858 (Toll-Free) or (505) 955-7979 with any questions for our Relocation Specialist, Susan Burke.
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