New Mexico Private School Trends (13-Year)

185

Private Schools

-27.7% (-71 schools) 13-yr

23,436

Students

-15.4% (-4,267 students) 13-yr

$8,588

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

52%

Students of Color

-8.8% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-18.2% (-2.0) 13-yr

Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	New Mexico (NM) Total	US Avg per State
2025	187	671
2024	194	703
2023	188	665
2022	186	612
2021	193	637
2020	213	684
2019	214	665
2018	219	677
2017	212	631
2016	214	644
2015	220	683
2013	212	671
2012	256	776

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The number of private schools in New Mexico fell from 214 in 2016 to 187 in 2025.

# Students

23,436 Students

111,433 Students
avg. per state

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Trends in Total Number of Private School Students

Year	New Mexico (NM) Total	US Avg per State
2025	23,476	111,945
2024	23,780	113,628
2023	23,099	108,484
2022	23,075	104,892
2021	22,993	106,817
2020	23,941	109,411
2019	24,280	108,956
2018	24,115	109,868
2017	24,864	106,255
2016	25,788	107,443
2015	25,707	108,505
2013	25,641	112,168
2012	27,703	118,624

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The number of private school students in New Mexico fell from 25,788 in 2016 to 23,476 in 2025.

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	New Mexico
Nursery	396
Pre-K	3,957
Kind	1,954
1	1,458
2	1,367
3	1,332
4	1,391
5	1,402
6	1,415
7	1,533
8	1,597
9	1,416
10	1,238
11	1,340
12	1,332
Not Listed	308

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Pre-K is the largest grade in New Mexico private schools, with 3,957 students.

Average School Size

133 Students

179 Students

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Trends in Average School Size

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	132	179
2024	129	172
2023	129	174
2022	130	185
2021	124	180
2020	116	171
2019	117	175
2018	114	172
2017	122	180
2016	125	178
2015	121	167
2013	126	176
2012	112	160

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% Average Students of Color

52%

34%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	50%	34%
2024	50%	34%
2023	52%	33%
2022	52%	33%
2021	51%	32%
2020	52%	32%
2019	54%	31%
2018	54%	31%
2017	56%	32%
2016	57%	32%
2015	57%	32%

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The average share of students of color in New Mexico private schools fell from 57% in 2016 to 50% in 2025.

Academics

# Teachers

2,377 Teachers

509,210 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	10:1	11:1
2024	9:1	11:1
2023	10:1	11:1
2022	10:1	11:1
2021	10:1	11:1
2020	10:1	12:1
2019	10:1	12:1
2018	10:1	12:1
2017	10:1	12:1
2016	10:1	12:1
2015	10:1	12:1
2013	11:1	12:1
2012	11:1	12:1

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The average student-teacher ratio in New Mexico was 10:1 in 2025, 1 lower than the national average of 11:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	58%	55%
2024	58%	54%
2023	60%	54%
2022	61%	54%
2021	62%	54%
2020	61%	54%
2019	60%	53%
2018	61%	53%
2017	60%	53%
2016	59%	52%
2015	58%	52%
2013	58%	52%
2012	61%	52%

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The average percentage of faculty with advanced degrees in New Mexico was 58% in 2025, 3 points higher than the national average of 55%.

Average Class Size

15 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	15	15
2024	15	15
2023	15	15
2022	15	15
2021	15	15
2020	15	15
2019	15	15
2018	15	15
2017	15	15
2016	15	15
2015	14	15
2013	15	15
2012	15	15

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	24	26
2024	24	26
2023	24	26
2022	24	26
2021	24	26
2020	24	25
2019	24	25
2018	23	25
2017	23	25
2016	24	25

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The average ACT score for private schools in New Mexico was 24 in 2025, 2 points below the national average of 26.

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,588

$14,121

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Tuition Cost Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Median	National
2025	$6,824	$8,480
2024	$7,038	$8,100
2023	$6,875	$7,707
2022	$6,912	$7,500
2021	$6,675	$7,250
2020	$6,445	$7,030
2019	$6,375	$7,000
2018	$6,338	$6,800
2017	$5,650	$6,570
2016	$4,975	$6,375
2015	$4,763	$6,000
2013	$4,725	$6,000
2012	$4,688	$5,983

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Median tuition in New Mexico rose from $4,975 in 2016 to $6,824 in 2025, while the national median rose from $6,375 to $8,480.

Average Summer Program Cost

$851

$1,165

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Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	$851	$1,152
2024	$913	$1,128

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Average % on Financial Aid

32%

35%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	32%	34%
2024	34%	34%
2023	34%	34%
2022	34%	33%
2021	35%	33%
2020	35%	32%
2019	34%	31%
2018	34%	30%
2017	33%	30%
2016	33%	29%
2015	32%	28%
2013	31%	27%
2012	32%	27%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,322

$7,682

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
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
2013	$2,569	$4,951
2012	$2,141	$4,687

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Average Acceptance Rate

88%

85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2012-2025)

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	88%	85%
2024	87%	85%
2023	87%	85%
2022	87%	85%
2021	87%	85%
2020	87%	85%
2019	87%	85%
2018	86%	85%
2017	85%	85%
2016	87%	85%
2015	83%	85%
2013	85%	85%
2012	91%	85%

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Average acceptance rate in New Mexico was 88% in 2025, 3 points higher than the national average of 85%.

Students by Ethnicity

0.74

0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	0.74	0.65
2024	0.74	0.65
2023	0.74	0.65
2022	0.74	0.64
2021	0.74	0.64
2020	0.74	0.64
2019	0.74	0.63
2018	0.74	0.63
2017	0.73	0.61
2016	0.73	0.61
2015	0.73	0.61

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Average diversity score in New Mexico was 0.74 in 2025, 0.09 higher than the national average of 0.65.

# American Indian Students

2,110 Students

29,810 Students

% American Indian Students

10%

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Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	10%	1%
2024	10%	1%
2023	9%	1%
2022	8%	2%
2021	8%	1%
2020	8%	1%
2019	7%	1%
2018	8%	2%
2017	7%	1%
2016	7%	1%
2015	7%	1%

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The share of private school students who are American Indian in New Mexico rose from 7% in 2016 to 10% in 2025.

# Asian Students

580 Students

264,325 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	3%	5%
2024	3%	5%
2023	2%	5%
2022	2%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	2%	4%
2019	3%	4%
2018	3%	4%
2017	2%	4%
2016	2%	4%
2015	2%	4%

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The share of private school students identifying as Asian in New Mexico rose from 2% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.

# Hispanic Students

5,006 Students

506,539 Students

% Hispanic Students

23%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	23%	9%
2024	24%	9%
2023	24%	9%
2022	26%	8%
2021	26%	9%
2020	26%	9%
2019	26%	8%
2018	26%	8%
2017	27%	8%
2016	27%	8%
2015	27%	8%

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The share of private school students in New Mexico who are Hispanic fell from 27% in 2016 to 23% in 2025, while the national share rose from 8% to 9%.

# Black Students

430 Students

415,485 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	2%	7%
2024	2%	7%
2023	2%	8%
2022	2%	7%
2021	2%	7%
2020	2%	8%
2019	2%	7%
2018	2%	7%
2017	2%	7%
2016	2%	7%
2015	2%	8%

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# White Students

8,003 Students

2,924,590 Students

% White Students

37%

52%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	37%	52%
2024	37%	52%
2023	34%	52%
2022	34%	54%
2021	34%	54%
2020	35%	54%
2019	36%	56%
2018	36%	56%
2017	37%	58%
2016	36%	58%
2015	36%	58%

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The share of private school students who are White in New Mexico stayed at 37% in 2025, 15 points below the national 52%.

# Hawaiian Students

19 Students

20,065 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

5,598 Students

1,472,829 Students

% of Others Students

26%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	New Mexico (NM) Avg	National
2025	25%	26%
2024	24%	26%
2023	29%	25%
2022	28%	25%
2021	28%	25%
2020	27%	24%
2019	26%	24%
2018	25%	23%
2017	25%	22%
2016	26%	22%
2015	26%	21%

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The share of private school students in New Mexico identifying as other races was 25% in 2025, 1 point lower than the national 26%.

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Extracurriculars & Sports

Average Number of Extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of 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 Axiom Christian Classical School.

How many private schools are located in New Mexico?

There are 185 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 $8,601 for elementary schools and $9,543 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in New Mexico?

Approximately 52% 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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