Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Alamo Navajo Community School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Alamo Navajo Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
388 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Distance: 46.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 46.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Distance: 61.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Distance: 62.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 63.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Distance: 46.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Distance: 61.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Distance: 44.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Distance: 62.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 63.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 63.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Assembly of God
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
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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