Very Good
#31 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 30% of private schools
Santa Fe Waldorf School
School · Santa Fe, NM
A private school in Santa Fe, NM serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
26 PUESTA DEL SOL, Santa Fe, NM 87508
- 6.2:1 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 Waldorf 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,410 | Compare → |
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Nye Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 4.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
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.
Santa Fe Waldorf School is listed in Santa Fe, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Santa Fe Waldorf School
Santa Fe Waldorf School is a private school in Santa Fe, NM, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe Waldorf School
What grades does Santa Fe Waldorf School serve?
Santa Fe Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Fe Waldorf School?
Santa Fe Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Waldorf School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Fe Waldorf School rank in NM?
Santa Fe Waldorf School ranks #31 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Santa Fe Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Santa Fe Waldorf 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 Santa Fe Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Santa Fe Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 983-9727
- 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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