Piñon Hills Academy is a private Christian school located in Farmington, NM. Students learn through a Biblical worldview that promotes academic excellence.
We strive to support character growth that encourages students to lead lives of integrity and influence that glorify God and inspire others to walk with Christ.
We challenge our students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers and to use these skills to excel in scholarly accomplishments and as leaders to transform the world.
This mission begins when a student enters Piñon Hills Academy and continues at each grade level to guide our students toward academic excellence and a Biblical worldview.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ricki Colomb
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills Academy's ranking?
Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hills Academy?
The application deadline for Hills Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hills Academy is Grace Baptist Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Living Word Christian School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-5 | 67 students 1.4 miles 1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
1.4
PK-5
67
Acts Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
Grades: K-8 | 86 students 1.7 miles 2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
1.7
K-8
86
Grades: PK-K | 131 students 1.7 miles 4300 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 325-0656
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 325-0656
1.7
PK-K
131
San Juan College Child & Family Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 90 students 1.7 miles 4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3383
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3383
1.7
NS-PK
90
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 115 students 1.9 miles 2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
1.9
PK-12
115
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