87120 New Mexico Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,161 students in 87120, NM (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,064 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 87120, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in 87120, NM include Bosque School, Crestview Sda Academy, and Cross Of Hope School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in 87120, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,161
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View 87120 New Mexico School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,161
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View 87120 New Mexico School Trends

Top Ranked 87120 New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

Bosque School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
(34)
Map of Crestview Sda Academy
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6000 Ouray Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-0536
Cross Of Hope School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
(1)
St. Pius X High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
(3)
Paradise Hills KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9111 High Assets Way NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-4859
Taylor Ranch KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5101 Montano Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1694
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87120, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Church Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Assembly of God
3021 Todos Santos St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 87120, NM?
The top ranked private schools in 87120, NM include Bosque School, Crestview Sda Academy, and Cross Of Hope School.
How many private schools are located in 87120?
6 private schools are located in 87120.
How diverse are private schools in 87120?
87120 private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 87120 go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 87120 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87120?
50% of private schools in 87120 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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