New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 810 students in New Mexico.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico include Grace Baptist Academy, Rio Grande Christian Academy, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
(1)
Map of Rio Grande Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
(1)
Map of Bible Baptist Shepherd School
Gr: 3-10 | 6 students
Baptist
P.O. Box 1708
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-7193
Map of Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Map of Open Bible Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Baptist
23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico include Grace Baptist Academy, Rio Grande Christian Academy, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in New Mexico?
6 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are approximately 52% minority students, which is same as the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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