Alamo Navajo Community 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)

  • 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
Student Body

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
388 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 50%
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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NM School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,705 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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