Top 3 Best Santa Fe Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private preschools serving 1,236 students in Santa Fe, NM.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Fe, NM include Rio Grande School, Santa Fe Waldorf School and Journey Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
14% of private preschools in Santa Fe, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Santa Fe Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Grades: NS-8
| 50 students
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo - 1st grader with our Technology Director in the Media Lab.
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Santa Fe Waldorf School
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo - Students learn best through their own observations and discoveries. The Waldorf approach encourages students to observe carefully and think clearly about the world before them. Instead of presenting answers, the teacher poses questions that lead the student to insight and knowledge founded in experience.
(1)
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Grades: NS-12
| 217 students
Santo Ninos Regional Catholic School
Santo Ninos Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
23 College Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Childrens Garden Montessori
Childrens Garden Montessori Photo - Boy with globe
Montessori School
(1)
710 Old Las Vegas Hwy
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-1251
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Grades: NS
| 18 students
Desert Montessori School
Desert Montessori School Photo - Welcome to DMS!
Montessori School
(1)
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
The Gentle Nudge
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
Grades: NS-PK
| 33 students
La Casita Pre School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
438 Alamo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-2803
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students
La Mariposa Montessori
La Mariposa Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(1)
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Little Earth School
Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!
Alternative School
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Grades: PK-3
| 38 students
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Grades: NS-8
| 138 students
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
205 E Barcelona Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
935 Alto St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 995-9869
Grades: NS
| 48 students
La Casa Feliz (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1519 5th St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4896
Grades: K-1
| 50 students
275 E Alameda Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0331
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Fe, NM?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Fe, NM include Rio Grande School, Santa Fe Waldorf School and Journey Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Fe, NM?
14 private preschools are located in Santa Fe, NM.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Fe, NM?
Santa Fe, NM private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 54%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Fe, NM?
14% of private preschools in Santa Fe, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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