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#62 of 100 private schools in NM

La Mariposa Montessori

Elementary School · Santa Fe, NM

A private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

18 PUESTA DEL SOL, Santa Fe, NM 87508

  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment68
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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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The neighborhood

Where La Mariposa Montessori 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$96,767

Median home value

$529,000

Median rent

$1,502/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White79.4%
Hispanic8.8%
Native American7.4%
Asian4.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Fe Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.1 mi198Compare →
Thrive Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–70.7 mi249Compare →
Little Earth SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–61.4 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

La Mariposa Montessori is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About La Mariposa Montessori

La Mariposa Montessori is a private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Mariposa Montessori

What grades does La Mariposa Montessori serve?

La Mariposa Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend La Mariposa Montessori?

La Mariposa Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa Montessori is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does La Mariposa Montessori rank in NM?

La Mariposa Montessori ranks #62 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is La Mariposa Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

La Mariposa Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is La Mariposa Montessori a private school?

Yes, La Mariposa Montessori 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 La Mariposa Montessori a religious school?

No, La Mariposa Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Santa Fe County
Area population (ZIP 87508)
18,745
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
54.1
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 87508; 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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