Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ

Best New Mexico Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 alternative private elementary schools serving 313 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked alternative private elementary school in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of alternative private elementary schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked New Mexico Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
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
Gr: K-11 | 80 students
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
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
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Little Corral Kindergarte
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
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
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in New Mexico?
6 alternative private elementary schools are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative private elementary schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
67% of alternative private elementary schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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