For the 2025 school year, there are 124 private daycares & preschools serving 15,723 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Mexico include College Heights Kindergarten, Las Cruces Academy, and Las Cruces Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,504, which is lower than the New Mexico average tuition cost of $9,237.
60% of private daycares & preschools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked New Mexico Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori ONE Academy![Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.]( "Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.")
(Catholic)
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clovis Nazarene School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1800 N Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 762-3990
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 762-3990
Gr: NS | 245 students
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4401 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Gate Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12120 Copper Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Gateway Christian School
(Christian)
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Generations Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hope Christian Schools Inc![Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!]( "Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!")
(Christian)
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Gr: PK-12 | 1,412 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Las Cruces Catholic School![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3316 Lilac Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 742-1112
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 742-1112
Gr: NS-K | 44 students Tuition listed
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Mexico?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Mexico include College Heights Kindergarten, Las Cruces Academy, and Las Cruces Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in New Mexico?
124 private daycares & preschools are located in New Mexico.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition cost is $7,504, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,237.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New Mexico?
New Mexico private daycares & preschools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
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