For the 2026 school year, there are 186 private schools serving 23,468 students in New Mexico (there are 917 public schools, serving 310,735 students). 7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include Bosque School, New Mexico Military Institute, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 51% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
186 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
23,468 Students
5,689,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,350 Teachers
508,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,695
$14,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$851
$1,153
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,837
$7,228
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$67.08 million
$63.28 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
# American Indian Students
2,110 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
580 Students
264,899 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,012 Students
506,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
430 Students
415,674 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
8,011 Students
2,930,451 Students
% White Students
37%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,616 Students
1,473,461 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked New Mexico Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Paradise Hills Civic (3 schools), Silver Hill (3 schools), Taylor Ranch (3 schools), Alamedan Valley (2 schools), Downtown (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include Bosque School, New Mexico Military Institute, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
How many private schools are located in New Mexico?
There are 186 private schools are located in New Mexico.
How much do private schools cost in New Mexico?
The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Mexico?
Approximately 51% of students in New Mexico private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Mexico go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
Which private schools in New Mexico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Mexico include: Canon Christian Academy vs. St. Mary's Catholic School Belen, Rehoboth Christian School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup, Springstone Montessori Schools vs. Montessori ONE Academy
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