Best 87124 New Mexico Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 632 students in 87124, NM (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,302 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 87124, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private school in 87124, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private schools in 87124, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked 87124 New Mexico Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Grades: NS-PK
| 110 students
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Grades: PK-1
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 87124, NM?
The top ranked private schools in 87124, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private schools are located in 87124, NM?
4 private schools are located in 87124, NM.
What percentage of students in 87124, NM go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 87124, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87124, NM?
75% of private schools in 87124, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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