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Best 87121 New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 689 students in 87121, NM (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,452 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%.
100% of private schools in 87121, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 87121 New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Abundant Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
(1)
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Map of Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
(2)
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Map of First Fruits Christian Academy
First Fruits Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Baptist
500 Oliver Ross Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
(2)
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Map of Tower Road Christian Academy
Tower Road Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
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Map of Western Heights Learning Center
Western Heights Learning Center
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Assembly of God
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
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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 51%.
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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87121?
100% of private schools in 87121 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Mennonite).

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