For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 689 students in 87121, NM (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,829 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 87121, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in 87121, NM include Legacy Academy and Abundant Life Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 87121 New Mexico Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
500 Oliver Ross Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Tower Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
Western Heights Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 87121, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in 87121, NM include Legacy Academy and Abundant Life Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 87121?
5 private schools are located in 87121.
How diverse are private schools in 87121?
87121 private schools are approximately 83% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in 87121 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 87121 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
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