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Best New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 186 private schools serving 23,468 students in New Mexico, versus 916 public schools serving 310,536 students (7% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
62% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 186
  • # Students Served: 23,468
  • Average Tuition: $8,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 51%
  • View New Mexico School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 186
  • # Students Served: 23,468
  • Average Tuition: $8,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 51%
  • View New Mexico School Trends

Top Ranked New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

Albuquerque Academy Photo
Albuquerque Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 67
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
(3)
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Axiom Christian Classical School Photo
Axiom Christian Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
(11)
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Montessori ONE Academy Photo
Montessori ONE Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
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Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Sandia Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
(5)
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Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Abundant Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
(1)
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Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
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Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
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Bosque School Photo
Bosque School
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
(34)
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Camino De Paz School Photo
Camino De Paz School
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori School
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
(5)
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
(1)
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New Mexico Private School Trends (10-Year)

186
Private Schools
-15.5% (-34 schools) 10-yr
23,468
Students
-8.7% (-2,239 students) 10-yr
$8,695
Avg. Tuition
+10.7% (+$840) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
51%
Students of Color
-10.5% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
186 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year(NM) Total Schools
2025187
2024194
2023188
2022186
2021193
2020213
2019214
2018219
2017212
2016214
2015220
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# Students
23,468 Students
5,689,068 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
2025132179
2024129172
2023129174
2022130185
2021124180
2020116171
2019117175
2018114172
2017122180
2016125178
2015121167
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% Average Students of Color
51%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202550%34%
202450%34%
202352%33%
202252%33%
202151%32%
202052%32%
201954%31%
201854%31%
201756%32%
201657%32%
201557%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeNew Mexico
Nursey396
Pre-K3,957
Kind1,954
11,458
21,367
31,332
41,391
51,402
61,400
71,547
81,621
91,403
101,250
111,344
121,338
Not Listed308
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Academics
# Teachers
2,350 Teachers
508,541 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202510:111:1
20249:111:1
202310:111:1
202210:111:1
202110:111:1
202010:112:1
201910:112:1
201810:112:1
201710:112:1
201610:112:1
201510:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202558%55%
202458%54%
202360%54%
202261%54%
202162%54%
202061%54%
201960%53%
201861%53%
201760%53%
201659%52%
201558%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
20251515
20241515
20231515
20221515
20211515
20201515
20191515
20181515
20171515
20161515
20151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

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ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
20252426
20242426
20232426
20222426
20212426
20202425
20192425
20182325
20172325
20162425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,695
$14,950

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
2025$9,184$15,012
2024$8,968$13,254
2023$8,791$12,626
2022$8,587$12,187
2021$8,892$11,800
2020$8,921$11,512
2019$8,879$11,293
2018$8,531$11,017
2017$8,510$10,708
2016$8,138$10,356
2015$7,855$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$851
$1,152

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
2025$851$1,152
2024$913$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202532%34%
202434%34%
202334%34%
202234%33%
202135%33%
202035%32%
201934%31%
201834%30%
201733%30%
201633%29%
201532%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,837
$7,249

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
2025$4,837$7,073
2024$4,794$6,930
2023$4,674$6,469
2022$4,461$6,289
2021$4,348$6,055
2020$4,311$5,921
2019$3,302$5,795
2018$2,573$5,456
2017$2,437$5,319
2016$3,105$5,105
2015$2,667$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202584%81%
202487%85%
202387%85%
202287%85%
202187%85%
202087%85%
201987%85%
201886%85%
201785%85%
201687%85%
201583%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$67.08 million
$63.49 million
Students by Ethnicity
0.74
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
20250.740.65
20240.740.65
20230.740.65
20220.740.64
20210.740.64
20200.740.64
20190.740.63
20180.740.63
20170.730.61
20160.730.61
20150.730.61
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# American Indian Students
2,110 Students
29,815 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202510%1%
202410%1%
20239%1%
20228%2%
20218%1%
20208%1%
20197%1%
20188%2%
20177%1%
20167%1%
20157%1%
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# Asian Students
580 Students
264,651 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
20253%5%
20243%5%
20232%5%
20222%4%
20212%4%
20202%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20172%4%
20162%4%
20152%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5,012 Students
506,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202523%9%
202424%9%
202324%9%
202226%8%
202126%9%
202026%9%
201926%8%
201826%8%
201727%8%
201627%8%
201527%8%
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# Black Students
430 Students
415,642 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
20252%7%
20242%7%
20232%8%
20222%7%
20212%7%
20202%8%
20192%7%
20182%7%
20172%7%
20162%7%
20152%8%
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# White Students
8,011 Students
2,930,002 Students
% White Students
37%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202537%52%
202437%52%
202334%52%
202234%54%
202134%54%
202035%54%
201936%56%
201836%56%
201737%58%
201636%58%
201536%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
20,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,616 Students
1,473,726 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Mexico (NM) AvgNational
202525%26%
202424%26%
202329%25%
202228%25%
202128%25%
202027%24%
201926%24%
201825%23%
201725%22%
201626%22%
201526%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Bosque School, and Camino De Paz School.
How many private schools are located in New Mexico?
There are 186 private schools are located in New Mexico.
How much do private schools cost in New Mexico?
The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Mexico?
Approximately 51% of students in New Mexico private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Mexico go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
62% of private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.
Which private schools in New Mexico are often viewed compared to one another?

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