For the 2025 school year, there are 8 alternative private schools serving 328 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked alternative private school in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked New Mexico Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Albuquerque![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Springs Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
210 S Nevarez
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 571-7709
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 571-7709
Gr: K-11 | 80 students
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
602 S Mississippi Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Little Corral Kindergarte
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
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
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Mojave Academy
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
The Tutorial School
Alternative School
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Mexico?
8 alternative private schools are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
50% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
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