Leap International Montessori School in Rio Rancho, NM offers Montessori education for preschool through fourth grade in a large suburban community.
The school enrolls 35 students with a nonsectarian orientation and a student–teacher ratio of 35:1.
Founded members of the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori International, the school maintains recognized Montessori affiliations.
Leap International Montessori School has a high percentage of students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for diversity.
The school community is located in the Old Rio Rancho Estates neighborhood, serving families seeking a Montessori program in a suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Leap International Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Leap International Montessori School often compared to?
Leap International Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Escuela Del Sol Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Leap International Montessori School?
The application deadline for Leap International Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Leap International Montessori School located?
Leap International Montessori School is located in the Old Rio Rancho Estates neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Leap International Montessori School vs. Escuela Del Sol Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Leap International Montessori School is Living Word Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covenant School Of Rio Rancho (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Living Word Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
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Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
4100 New Vistas Ct Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
2.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 51 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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