Below Average
#87 of 100 private schools in NM
Journey Montessori School
Elementary School · Santa Fe, NM
A private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1212 UNITY WAY, Santa Fe, NM 87506
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Journey Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,504
Median home value
$523,600
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Carlos Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Journey Montessori School is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School is a private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Journey Montessori School
What grades does Journey Montessori School serve?
Journey Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Journey Montessori School?
Journey Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Montessori School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Journey Montessori School rank in NM?
Journey Montessori School ranks #87 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Journey Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Journey Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Journey Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Journey Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Journey Montessori School a religious school?
No, Journey Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 652-1986
- Area population (ZIP 87506)
- 16,055
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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