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Belen Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 176 students in Belen, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Belen, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Belen Private Preschools (2026-27)

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

1
Private Schools
176
Students
$5,325
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
76%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belen)
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
125 Schools
# Students
176 Students
15,817 Students
% Students of Color
76%
52%
0.53
0.74
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
9%
# Asian Students
0 Students
312 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
22%
# Black Students
5 Students
287 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
40 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
23%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
8 Students
4,668 Students
% of Others Students
4%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,325
$7,044
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked private preschools in Belen, NM is St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private preschools are located in Belen?
1 private preschools are located in Belen.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Belen?
100% of private preschools in Belen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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