Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Hills Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2014
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
"Academic Excellence & Biblical Worldview"
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo Tops and Earth Toned Bottoms
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ricki Colomb
Admissions Associate
Tea Parker
Application URL
School Notes
- Hills Academy (formerly Pinon 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 Hills Academy and continues at each grade level to guide our students toward academic excellence and a Biblical worldview.
- Hills Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and COGNIA.
- 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 Hills Academy and continues at each grade level to guide our students toward academic excellence and a Biblical worldview.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hills Academy often compared to?
Hills Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is Hills Academy's ranking?
Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and 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).
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