Excellent
#2 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 1% of private schools
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
Elementary School · Santa Fe, NM
A private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5912 JAGUAR DR, Santa Fe, NM 87507
- 5.4:1 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 Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences 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 13Car-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
$62,955
Median home value
$333,300
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| R.m. Sweeney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Nina Otero Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Desert Sage AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 281 | 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.
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is a private elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
What grades does Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences serve?
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences?
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences rank in NM?
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences ranks #2 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences a private school?
Yes, Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences 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 Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences a religious school?
No, Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 438-8585
- Area population (ZIP 87507)
- 51,109
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 87507; 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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