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
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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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