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#45 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 44% of private schools
Rio Grande School
Elementary School · Santa Fe, NM
A private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
715 CAMINO CABRA, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- 7.1:1 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 Rio Grande 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atalaya ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Desert Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Acequia Madre ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 164 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rio Grande School is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School is a private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Grande School
What grades does Rio Grande School serve?
Rio Grande School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rio Grande School?
Rio Grande School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rio Grande School rank in NM?
Rio Grande School ranks #45 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Rio Grande School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Grande School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rio Grande School a private school?
Yes, Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande School a religious school?
No, Rio Grande School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 983-1621
- 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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