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Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in New Mexico

The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in New Mexico is 24 (2025-26).
The private elementary school in New Mexico with the highest ACT score is Axiom Christian Classical School, with an ACT score of 34.
Act Score Range: 18 34 Avg. Act Score: 24

Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in New Mexico (2025-26)

School
ACT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
ACT Score: 34
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Santa Fe Prep School
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #44.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: PK-12
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #77.
Hope Christian Schools Inc
Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!
(Christian)
ACT Score: 23
Grades: PK-12
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Rank: #88.
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)
ACT Score: 22
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
ACT Score: 21
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
ACT Score: 21
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
ACT Score: 21
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #1212.
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 18
Grades: PK-8
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average private elementary schools ACT score?
The New Mexico average private elementary schools ACT score is 24 for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest ACT score in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools in New Mexico include Axiom Christian Classical School, Albuquerque Academy and Santa Fe Prep School.

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