For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 alternative private schools serving 355 students in New Mexico.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico include Acton Academy Albuquerque and Generations Of Learning.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
44% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Top Ranked New Mexico Alternative Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Albuquerque![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Even the K-1 Studio has their own student contract designed by the kids! Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Even the K-1 Studio has their own student contract designed by the kids!]()

Alternative School
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Generations Of Learning
Alternative School (Christian)
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Grades: NS
| 38 students
Del Rio Academy
Alternative School
15 Jemez Dr.
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-9271
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-9271
Grades: 4-8
| 30 students
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Little Earth School![Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground! Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!]()

Alternative School
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Grades: PK-3
| 38 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
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Mojave Academy
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico include Acton Academy Albuquerque and Generations Of Learning.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Mexico?
9 alternative private schools are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
44% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
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