Best Bernalillo County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 52 private elementary schools serving 10,021 students in Bernalillo County, NM.
The average tuition cost is $10,081, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,716.
71% of private elementary schools in Bernalillo County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 52
  • # Students Served: 10,021
  • Average Tuition: $10,081
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 52
  • # Students Served: 10,021
  • Average Tuition: $10,081
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Top Ranked Bernalillo County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Albuquerque Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 67
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
(3)
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
(11)
Montessori ONE Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
(5)
Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
(1)
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Bosque School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
(34)
Map of Crestview Sda Academy
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6000 Ouray Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-0536
Cross Of Hope School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
(1)
Escuela Del Sol Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
(3)
Holy Ghost Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
(5)
Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,412 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
(12)
Map of Legacy Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
(2)
Manzano Day School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
(2)
Menaul School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Presbyterian
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
(4)
Map of Oak Grove Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Map of Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Catholic
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Adamson Academy
Gr: K-7 | 35 students
801 Girard Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 268-4199
Map of Chinook Spirit Childrens Academy
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
5621 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 850-7916
Map of The Church Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Assembly of God
3021 Todos Santos St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444
Map of Hope Connection School
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students
4700 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 237-0844
(2)
Map of Sandia Montessori School Of Albuquerque
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
3240 A Juan Tabo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
(2)
Map of Victory Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
220 El Pueblo Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3060
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
52 Schools
# Students
10,021 Students
19,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
930 Teachers
1,862 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
7 courses
Average SAT score
1237
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,081
$8,716
Average Summer Program Cost
$393
$863
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,303
$3,999
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$91.3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
172 Students
1,778 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
309 Students
479 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,121 Students
4,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
161 Students
357 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,953 Students
6,961 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
19 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
1,977 Students
3,412 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Menaul School, Bosque School, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bernalillo County?
52 private elementary schools are located in Bernalillo County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Bernalillo County?
The average tuition cost is $10,081, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,716.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bernalillo County?
71% of private elementary schools in Bernalillo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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