The average private high school in New Mexico was founded around 1977 (2025).
The oldest private high school in New Mexico is St. Michaels High School, founded in 1859.
Year Founded Range: 1859
2004
Avg. Year Founded: 1968
Oldest Private High Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: 7-12
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Rank: #22.
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. 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
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-12
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rank: #55.
Open Bible Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-12
23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 6-12
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Paradise Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: K-12
6013 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-4508
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-4508
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-12
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: K-12
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Hope Christian Schools Inc![Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten! Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!]()

(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Rank: #1818.
Design For Learning Differences School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 2-12
8600 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
29 NM-169,
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Gateway Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-12
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: K-12
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Rank: #2222.
The Armand Hammer United World College
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: 11-12
Highway 65
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-12
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1991
Grades: 9-12
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #2929.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Rank: #3030.
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: K-12
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rank: #3131.
Salam Academy![Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners]()

Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Founding Date: 2001
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2004
Grades: PK-12
3001 Hwy. 90 South
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3447
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3447
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 2004
Grades: PK-12
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average private high schools founding year?
The New Mexico average private high schools founding year is 1977 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in New Mexico?
The top ranked private high schools in New Mexico include St. Michaels High School, New Mexico Military Institute and Menaul School.
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