St. Anthony Indian School

St. Anthony Indian School in Zuni, NM serves 152 co–educational udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
Founded in 1629, it is one of the olde private schools in New Mexico with a Catholic religious affiliation.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 13 teachers across all grades.
With 100% udents of color, the school ranks in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
Anthony Indian School is a Catholic elementary and middle school and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NM School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Anthony Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1629

Student Body

Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Catholic Faith and Education is the key for Native American youth to break the cycle of unemployment and poverty.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Anthony Indian School's ranking?
St. Anthony Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NM School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,705 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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