Top 10 Best Santa Fe Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,398 students in Santa Fe, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Fe, NM are Atalaya Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School and Turquoise Trail Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Fe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Santa Fe, NM Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atalaya Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2921 Camino Caballos
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Turquoise Trail Charter School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 986-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-2282
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Avienda Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nina Otero Community School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5901 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #88.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
E.j. Martinez Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North San Mateo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #1010.
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Siringo Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
Aspen Community School
Math: 16% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 La Madera
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
Kearny Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 16%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Avenida Campanas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Salazar Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 Apache Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #1414.
R.m. Sweeney Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6251 Jaguar Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1616.
El Camino Real Community
Math: 7% | Reading: 10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S. Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 748 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nye Early Childhood
3160 Agua Fria St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4600
Grades: PK
| 152 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
450 La Madera Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-5464
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 East Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
610 Alta Vista
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-2003
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
1409 Monterey Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Nueva Vida (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
La Madera/agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-0428
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
1604 Aqua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East 32nd St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Route 5, Box 308
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-2366
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2516 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-1900
Grades: 8-11
| 102 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1150 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2026
Grades: PK
| 23 students
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 982-2631
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Route 42, Box 2
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 982-1516
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Santa Fe, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Fe, NM include Atalaya Elementary School, Pinon Elementary School and Turquoise Trail Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Fe, NM?
17 public preschools are located in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe, NM?
Santa Fe, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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