The average private preschool in New Mexico was founded around 1973 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in New Mexico is St. Anthony Indian School, founded in 1629.
Year Founded Range: 1629
1976
Avg. Year Founded: 1937
Oldest Private Preschools in New Mexico (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Anthony Indian School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1629
Grades: PK-8
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
Rank: #22.
San Felipe De Neri School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-8
2000 Lomas Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-12
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rank: #44.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Rank: #55.
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Rank: #66.
St. Francis Of Assisi School![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Rank: #77.
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-K
4401 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Rank: #88.
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Las Cruces Catholic School![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #1212.
Generations Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: NS-PK
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1938
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #1414.
Garcia Street Club, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: PK-K
569 Garcia St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9512
Rank: #1515.
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
311 Shropshire Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-5
3020 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
Rank: #1919.
St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
1801 Hazeldine Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 767-1065
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 767-1065
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-K
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School![St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo]( "St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Luke Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-PK
9100 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 292-8812
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 292-8812
Rank: #2525.
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: NS-8
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Western Heights Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-5
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8924
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-PK
3001 Trellis NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 884-2999
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 884-2999
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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: #3232.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-8
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Rank: #3333.
Serendipity Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: NS-PK
124 Richmond Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-12
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average private preschools founding year?
The New Mexico average private preschools founding year is 1973 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in New Mexico?
The top ranked private preschools in New Mexico include St. Anthony Indian School, San Felipe De Neri School and Rehoboth Christian School.
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