Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Santa Fe (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 116Edward Ortiz MiddleSanta Fe · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.9
- 268Mandela International Magnet (Mims)Santa Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.2
- 312Early College OpportunitiesSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.4
- 416Francis X. Nava ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
- 515Chaparral ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
- 614Milagro MiddleSanta Fe · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 713El Camino Real Academy CommunitySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
- 822Gonzales ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 914R.m. Sweeney ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 1058Acequia Madre ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 1152Atalaya ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
- 1215Kearny ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
- 1352El Dorado Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 1413Salazar ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 1511Nina Otero Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
- 1611Cesar Chavez ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 1715E.j. Martinez ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 1873Wood-Gormley ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 1954Academy for Technology & ClassicsSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 2058Carlos Gilbert ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 2115Ramirez Thomas ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 2235Pinon ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 2312Capital HighSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 2418Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho ViejoSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 2513Santa Fe HighSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Ortiz Middle Santa Fe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.9 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 2 | Mandela International Magnet (Mims) Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 11.2 | 67.9 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 3 | Early College Opportunities Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.4 | 11.8 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 137 |
| 4 | Francis X. Nava Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 11.6 | 16.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 5 | Chaparral Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.1 | 15.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 181 |
| 6 | Milagro Middle Santa Fe · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 12.2 | 14.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 7 | El Camino Real Academy Community Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.4 | 12.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 8 | Gonzales Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 12.6 | 21.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 9 | R.m. Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.6 | 13.7 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 10 | Acequia Madre Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.8 | 57.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 154 |
| 11 | Atalaya Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.0 | 52.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 12 | Kearny Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.0 | 14.8 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 13 | El Dorado Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.1 | 51.7 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 14 | Salazar Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.4 | 12.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 15 | Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.7 | 11.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 16 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 | 10.9 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 17 | E.j. Martinez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.0 | 15.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 18 | Wood-Gormley Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 14.2 | 72.9 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 19 | Academy for Technology & Classics Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 14.7 | 54.1 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 20 | Carlos Gilbert Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.1 | 57.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 21 | Ramirez Thomas Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.4 | 14.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 22 | Pinon Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.5 | 35.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 23 | Capital High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.6 | 12.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,388 |
| 24 | Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.1 | 17.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 25 | Santa Fe High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.0 | 12.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,491 |
Edward Ortiz Middle in Santa Fe leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Fe with Students per teacher 9.9. Of the 25 schools shown, 24 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Santa Fe page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Santa Fe?
Edward Ortiz Middle in Santa Fe, New Mexico ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Fe with Students per teacher 9.9 (Enrollment: 416).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Santa Fe ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.