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Belen Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 same as the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Belen, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
176
Students
+27.5% (+38 students) 10-yr
$5,325
Avg. Tuition
+23.8% (+$1,025) 9-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
76%
Students of Color
+38.2% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.5% (-4.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belen)
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
125 Schools
# Students
176 Students
15,817 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025176135191
2024176133187
2023176132185
2022176135188
2021176130184
2020176126179
2019173121182
2018173120181
2017173132183
2016173135181
2015138129173
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% Students of Color
76%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202576%52%32%
202476%52%32%
202376%55%32%
20226%53%31%
20216%53%32%
202076%54%31%
201955%55%31%
201855%54%30%
201755%54%31%
201655%55%31%
201555%54%31%
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0.53
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.530.740.65
20230.530.740.65
20220.530.730.64
20210.530.730.64
20200.530.730.64
20190.620.740.64
20180.620.740.64
20170.620.730.62
20160.620.730.62
20150.530.730.62
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
9%

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20172%8%1%
20162%8%1%
20152%8%2%
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# Asian Students
n/a
312 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
114 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
22%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202565%22%8%
202465%23%8%
202365%23%8%
202265%24%8%
202165%24%7%
202065%24%7%
201946%23%7%
201846%23%7%
201746%23%6%
201646%23%7%
201552%22%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
287 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20253%2%6%
20243%2%6%
20233%2%6%
20223%1%6%
20213%1%7%
20203%1%7%
20191%1%6%
20181%1%6%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%6%
20151%2%6%
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# White Students
40 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
23%
32%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202523%32%48%
202423%32%48%
202323%27%48%
202223%26%50%
202123%26%50%
202023%27%51%
201940%28%52%
201840%29%52%
201740%31%54%
201640%31%54%
201544%30%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8 Students
4,668 Students
% of Others Students
4%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20254%33%34%
20244%32%33%
20234%36%33%
20224%37%31%
20214%37%31%
20204%37%31%
201910%36%30%
201810%35%30%
201710%34%30%
201610%34%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202513:111:112:1
202413:111:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202213:112:112:1
202113:111:112:1
202013:112:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202572%53%51%
202472%52%51%
202372%54%51%
202272%54%51%
202172%55%50%
202072%54%50%
201972%55%50%
201872%58%50%
201772%55%49%
201672%52%49%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201616
2022201616
2021201616
2020201616
2019201616
2018201616
2017201616
2016201516
2015201516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,325
$7,091

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$4,975$7,428$12,988
2024$4,975$6,863$10,159
2023$4,600$6,674$9,500
2022$4,600$6,327$8,989
2021$4,600$6,693$8,661
2020$4,300$6,612$8,383
2019$4,300$6,740$8,266
2018$4,300$6,324$7,888
2017$4,300$5,892$7,628
2016$4,300$5,519$7,230
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202540%26%31%
202440%27%30%
202340%27%30%
202240%27%29%
202140%27%29%
202040%28%29%
201940%29%28%
201840%29%27%
201740%30%26%
201640%29%25%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202585%85%83%
202485%89%88%
202385%88%88%
202285%89%88%
202185%89%88%
202085%89%88%
201985%88%88%
201885%88%88%
201785%87%88%
201685%89%88%
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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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