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#28 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 27% of private schools

May Center for Learning

Elementary School · Santa Fe, NM

A private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1200 OLD PECOS TRL, Santa Fe, NM 87505

  • 6:1 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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,085.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
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-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment65
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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 May Center for Learning 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$75,912

Median home value

$484,100

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic35.4%
White29.2%
Native American21.5%
Two or More13.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.44–120.4 mi1,410Compare →
E.j. Martinez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–60.5 mi173Compare →
Little Earth SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.8 mi19Compare →
Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–61.3 mi195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

May Center for Learning is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About May Center for Learning

May Center for Learning is a private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about May Center for Learning

What grades does May Center for Learning serve?

May Center for Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend May Center for Learning?

May Center for Learning has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at May Center for Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at May Center for Learning is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does May Center for Learning rank in NM?

May Center for Learning ranks #28 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is May Center for Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

May Center for Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is May Center for Learning a private school?

Yes, May Center for Learning 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 May Center for Learning a religious school?

No, May Center for Learning is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Fe County
Area population (ZIP 87505)
32,189
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
53.3
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 87505; 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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