Rio Grande School

Rio Grande School is a small, coeducational, nonsectarian independent school for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school serves children who are ready and excited to learn and welcomes families who are committed to their children’s education. 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. Rio Grande School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and The New Mexico Public Education Department. Rio Grande School offers a stimulating program in a safe community which values: Academic Excellence: the foundation of thinking and communication skills, strong habits and the authentic integration of the arts with core subjects to prepare children for success in the 21st century Child-Centeredness: the promotion of each child’s strengths, interests and learning style to foster personal and academic growth Diversity and Inclusivity: the respect for human differences in race, culture, ethnicity, religion, lifestyle and socioeconomic background Character Development: the empowerment to serve others and the recognition that children learn best when social and emotional competencies are integrated with academic skills Environmental Stewardship: the nurturing of the sense of responsibility for the natural world that the name of our school implies Global Perspective: the confidence to navigate through international cultures to create new ideas and different ways of perceiving the world Strong Relationships: the leadership of outstanding educators partnering with committed parents to guide children on their journey