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Bosque School Photo - Service Learning is an educational experience that takes students from the classroom into community settings, applying academic and real-world concepts while meeting a real community need. At Bosque School, we believe strongly that integrating meaningful service with instruction and reflection will enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and engage students in issues affecting the larger community locally, nationally, and globally.
Bosque School

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New Mexico is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in New Mexico is Albuquerque Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 84%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque Academy Photo - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Rank: #33.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #44.
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Rank: #55.
Bosque School
Bosque School Photo - Service Learning is an educational experience that takes students from the classroom into community settings, applying academic and real-world concepts while meeting a real community need. At Bosque School, we believe strongly that integrating meaningful service with instruction and reflection will enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and engage students in issues affecting the larger community locally, nationally, and globally.
(34)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #66.
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Camino De Paz School
Camino De Paz School Photo - Using unit ratio to calculate number of quarts of milk needed to make yogurt.
Montessori School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Eastern Hills Christian Academy
Eastern Hills Christian Academy Photo - Eastern Hills Christian Academy serves preschool-8th grade children and is located on a secure campus in the NE heights of Albuquerque.
(Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Santa Fe Waldorf School
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo - Students learn best through their own observations and discoveries. The Waldorf approach encourages students to observe carefully and think clearly about the world before them. Instead of presenting answers, the teacher poses questions that lead the student to insight and knowledge founded in experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
San Felipe De Neri School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2000 Lomas Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Santa Fe Girls' School
Santa Fe Girls' School Photo - STRONG Girls SMART Choice
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-8
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Axiom Christian Classical School
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo - Nestled behind Presbyterian Hospital with easy highway access is Axiom's long term home. Previously housing a charter school, the remodeled 3 story building has an indoor basketball court, outdoor play area, weight room, indoor/outdoor eating areas, and industrial kitchen. There is also plenty of room to garden on the completely fenced and secure campus.
(Christian)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Cross Of Hope School
Cross Of Hope School Photo - Preschool Chapel with Pastor Adam.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-5
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Biblical Worldview taught in every subject. In Person instruction all covid year and for the 21/22 year too! Enrollment is open. We can't wait to have you be a part of our Christian family! Schedule your free Educational Success Consultation with our principal today!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Manzano Day School
Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Hope Christian Schools Inc
Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Montessori ONE Academy
Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-5
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Santo Niño Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
23 College Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
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