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; 35 schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.

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16
Edward Ortiz MiddleSanta Fe · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.9
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68
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)Santa Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.2
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12
Early College OpportunitiesSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.4
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16
Francis X. Nava ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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68
Nm School for the ArtsSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 11.7
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54
The Masters ProgramSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 11.7
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15
Chaparral ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
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14
Milagro MiddleSanta Fe · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.2
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13
El Camino Real Academy CommunitySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
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22
Gonzales ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
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14
R.m. Sweeney ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
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58
Acequia Madre ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
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26
Monte del Sol CharterSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 12.8
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52
Atalaya ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
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15
Kearny ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
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52
El Dorado Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
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13
Salazar ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
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11
Nina Otero Community SchoolSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
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11
Cesar Chavez ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
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15
E.j. Martinez ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
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73
Wood-Gormley ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
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25
Pablo Roybal ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
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26
Thrive Community SchoolSanta Fe · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
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54
Academy for Technology & ClassicsSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 14.7
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58
Carlos Gilbert ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
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15
Ramirez Thomas ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
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35
Pinon ElementarySanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
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12
Capital HighSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.6
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10
Pojoaque IntermediateSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
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18
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho ViejoSanta Fe · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
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19
Tierra Encantada Charter SchoolSanta Fe · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 17.1
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10
Pojoaque HighSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.7
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13
Santa Fe HighSanta Fe · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
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26
Turquoise Trail Charter SchoolSanta Fe · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.1
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10
Pojoaque MiddleSanta Fe · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 20.2

#	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	Nm School for the Arts Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	11.7	68.1 Top 25%	27% Math proficiency	338
6	The Masters Program Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	11.7	54.2 Top 50%	17% Math proficiency	258
7	Chaparral Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	12.1	15.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	181
8	Milagro Middle Santa Fe · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	12.2	14.2 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	329
9	El Camino Real Academy Community Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	12.4	12.9 Lower 50%	7% Math proficiency	704
10	Gonzales Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	12.6	21.8 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	328
11	R.m. Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6	13.7 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	265
12	Acequia Madre Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	12.8	57.9 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	154
13	Monte del Sol Charter Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12	Charter	12.8	25.9 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	370
14	Atalaya Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.0	52.0 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	259
15	Kearny Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.0	14.8 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	338
16	El Dorado Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	13.1	51.7 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	432
17	Salazar Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.4	12.8 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	282
18	Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	13.7	11.2 Lower 50%	7% Math proficiency	629
19	Cesar Chavez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.8	10.9 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	290
20	E.j. Martinez Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	14.0	15.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	182
21	Wood-Gormley Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	14.2	72.9 Top 25%	59% Math proficiency	298
22	Pablo Roybal Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Public	14.2	25.1 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	384
23	Thrive Community School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	14.5	25.5 Lower 50%	98% Free/reduced-price lunch	305
24	Academy for Technology & Classics Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12	Charter	14.7	54.1 Top 50%	36% Math proficiency	398
25	Carlos Gilbert Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	15.1	57.9 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	317
26	Ramirez Thomas Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.4	14.5 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	417
27	Pinon Elementary Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	15.5	35.4 Lower 50%	43% Math proficiency	513
28	Capital High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12	Public	15.6	12.0 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	1,388
29	Pojoaque Intermediate Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades 4–5	Public	16.0	10.0 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	224
30	Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	16.1	17.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	354
31	Tierra Encantada Charter School Santa Fe · High · Grades 7–12	Charter	17.1	19.2 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	256
32	Pojoaque High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12	Public	17.7	9.8 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	550
33	Santa Fe High Santa Fe · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.0	12.9 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	1,491
34	Turquoise Trail Charter School Santa Fe · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	20.1	25.8 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	622
35	Pojoaque Middle Santa Fe · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	20.2	9.6 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	263

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 35 schools shown, 28 are public, 7 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.