Bosque School Photo - Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a challenging college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12. The campus sits on 45-acres adjacent to the Rio Grande bosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Most Selective Private High Schools in New Mexico

The average private high school acceptance rate in New Mexico is 80% 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: 80%

Most Selective Private High 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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Pius X High School
St. Pius X High School Photo - SPX students
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
The Armand Hammer United World College
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 11-12
Highway 65
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
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: #1212.
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.
Military School
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sandia View Academy
Sandia View Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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)
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Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
St. Michaels High School
St. Michaels High School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 7-12
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average private high schools acceptance rate?
The New Mexico average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked private high schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Oak Grove Classical Academy and Grace Baptist Academy.

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