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Belen Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 383 students in Belen, NM, 10% of all K-12 students in Belen, NM are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Belen, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Belen Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Canon Christian Academy
Canon Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
(1)
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Belen, NM Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
383
Students
$4,763
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
89%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belen)
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
186 Schools
# Students
383 Students
23,468 Students
% Students of Color
89%
52%
0.33
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
23%
# Black Students
5 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
40 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,763
$8,484
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Belen, NM include Canon Christian Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private schools are located in Belen?
2 private schools are located in Belen.
What percentage of students in Belen go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Belen are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belen?
100% of private schools in Belen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Belen are often viewed compared to one another?

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