Best elementary schools in Santa Fe (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 19 schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 173Wood-Gormley ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 258Acequia Madre ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 154 students
- 358Carlos Gilbert ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 452Atalaya ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 552El Dorado Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 635Pinon ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 513 students
- 722Gonzales ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 818Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho ViejoSanta Fe · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 916Francis X. Nava ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 163 students
- 1015Chaparral ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 181 students
- 1115E.j. Martinez ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 182 students
- 1215Kearny ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 1315Ramirez Thomas ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 1414R.m. Sweeney ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 1513El Camino Real Academy CommunitySanta Fe · Public Elementary7% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 1613Salazar ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 1711Nina Otero Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public Elementary7% Math proficiency · 629 students
- 1811Cesar Chavez ElementarySanta Fe · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 1910Tesuque ElementaryTesuque · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 61 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood-Gormley Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 72.9 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 2 | Acequia Madre Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 154 |
| 3 | Carlos Gilbert Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 4 | Atalaya Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 5 | El Dorado Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 6 | Pinon Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 7 | Gonzales Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 8 | Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 9 | Francis X. Nava Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 10 | Chaparral Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 181 |
| 11 | E.j. Martinez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 12 | Kearny Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 13 | Ramirez Thomas Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 14 | R.m. Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.7 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 15 | El Camino Real Academy Community Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 16 | Salazar Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 12.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 17 | Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 11.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 18 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 19 | Tesuque Elementary Tesuque · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 10.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 61 |
Wood-Gormley Elementary in Santa Fe leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Santa Fe with a Success Index (US) of 72.9. Of the 19 schools shown, 19 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico elementary schools 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 elementary school in Santa Fe?
Wood-Gormley Elementary in Santa Fe, New Mexico ranks first among elementary schools in Santa Fe with a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 298).
How are elementary schools in Santa Fe ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.