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Independent Grades 6–12

Desert Academy Santa Fe Tuition 2026

Annual tuition: $17,000/year38% above national avg . Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

$17,000
Annual Tuition
$1,417
Per Month
270
Enrolled Students
$282,657
K–12 Total Est.

How Desert Academy Santa Fe Compares

Desert Academy Santa Fe $17,000/yr
New Mexico Average $9,250/yr
National Average $12,350/yr

Desert Academy Santa Fe tuition is 84% above New Mexico avg.

Tuition by Grade Level

Elementary (K–5)
Reported school tuition.
$17,000/yr

K–12 Total Cost Projection

At $17,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Desert Academy Santa Fe would cost approximately:

$282,657

Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →

School Information

Location
Santa Fe, NM
Affiliation
Independent
Grades Offered
6–12
Enrollment
270 students
School Type
Independent
Data Source
NCES PSS 2021–22

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Desert Academy Santa Fe tuition cost?

Desert Academy Santa Fe charges $17,000/year in 2026 — 38% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.

What is the total cost of attending Desert Academy Santa Fe from K–12?

At the current tuition of $17,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Desert Academy Santa Fe is approximately $282,657. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.

How does Desert Academy Santa Fe tuition compare to other New Mexico private schools?

Desert Academy Santa Fe's tuition of $17,000/year is $7,750 above the New Mexico private school average of $9,250/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in New Mexico.

Does Desert Academy Santa Fe offer financial aid?

Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Desert Academy Santa Fe's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.

Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.