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Our Mission

The mission of Rio Grande School is to challenge each child's intellect, to inspire each child's imagination, and to nurture each child's desire to learn.

Our Core Values

We believe that knowledge is built through both the process of inquiry and the practicality of experience.

Our Campus

Our beautiful five-acre campus is set in a residential area of Santa Fe overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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Rio Grande School Presents Camp Vista & Play All Day Summer Programs 2026 Featured Photo

Rio Grande School Presents Camp Vista & Play All Day Summer Programs 2026

Welcome to Camp Vista (Kindergarten - rising 7th Grade) & Play All Day (Ages 3 & 4)

Where Every Week is an Adventure!

From magical quests and wild science experiments to Hollywood stardom and high-energy spy missions, Camp Vista & Play All Day is the ultimate summer experience for Preschool through 6th Grade! Please register students as the grade they will be entering in the fall. With hands-on activities, exciting themes, and endless fun, your child will explore, create, and discover something new every day. Don’t miss out on the best summer ever—spots fill fast, so register today!
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Challenge

Rio Grande School's curriculum is a vigorous and vibrant program that stimulates each child's intellectual, artistic, and social growth. The academic program in all grades includes literature studies, extensive writing opportunities, research projects and a strong emphasis on the development of math and science skills.
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Inspire

Located at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains on five acres of high desert, surrounded by arroyos and hiking trails, our school’s campus is perfectly situated for students to engage with both the natural wonders of the outdoors and the academic rigors of the classroom.
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Nurture

We believe that children learn best when they belong to a strong, safe community. We also believe that academic and social-emotional learning are distinctly intertwined. Supporting these beliefs, Rio Grande School practices the Responsive Classroom approach, which emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth.
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Core Values

The mission of Rio Grande School is to challenge each child's intellect, to inspire each child's imagination, and to nurture each child's desire to learn.
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At A Glance

  • 169 Students Pre-K through 6th Grade
  • 43% Boys, 57% Girls
  • 6:1 Student-Education Ratio
  • 32% Students Receive Tuition Assistance
  • 56% Teachers Hold or are Pursuing a Master’s Degree
  • 83% Teachers have more than 10 years experience