Alamo Navajo Community School in Magdalena, NM, serves 388 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 22 teachers supporting its co–educational, nonsectarian programs.
Established in 1979, the school offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum without religious affiliation.
Alamo Navajo Community School has the highest percentage of students of color and the largest student body among private schools in New Mexico.
Tuition information is not specified; the school operates in a rural community with a culturally diverse student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Alamo Navajo Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
388 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamo Navajo Community School's ranking?
Alamo Navajo Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Alamo Navajo Community School?
The application deadline for Alamo Navajo Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Alamo Navajo Community School is New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (44.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary's Catholic School Belen (44.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mojave Academy
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
25.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
44.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
46 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Tuition listed
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
46.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
44.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
46.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
61.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Tower Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
62.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
63 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
44.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
46 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Tuition listed
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
46.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
61.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
44.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
46 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Tuition listed
Tower Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
62.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
63 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Heights Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
63.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
26.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
26.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Highway 169 Mm 29
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
26.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
27.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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