Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!

Best Bernalillo County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 25 private high schools serving 6,220 students in Bernalillo County, NM.
The top ranked private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
The average tuition cost is $12,313, which is higher than the New Mexico private high school average tuition cost of $10,692.
72% of private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Bernalillo County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque Academy Photo - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
(3)
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 67 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Axiom Christian Classical School
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo - Nestled behind Presbyterian Hospital with easy highway access is Axiom's long term home. Previously housing a charter school, the remodeled 3 story building has an indoor basketball court, outdoor play area, weight room, indoor/outdoor eating areas, and industrial kitchen. There is also plenty of room to garden on the completely fenced and secure campus.
(Christian)
(11)
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sandia Preparatory School
Sandia Preparatory School Photo - Sandia Preparatory School provides a rigorous college prep education in a small class setting for grades 6 - 12.
(5)
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bosque School
Bosque School Photo - Service Learning is an educational experience that takes students from the classroom into community settings, applying academic and real-world concepts while meeting a real community need. At Bosque School, we believe strongly that integrating meaningful service with instruction and reflection will enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and engage students in issues affecting the larger community locally, nationally, and globally.
(34)
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian Schools Inc
Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!
(Christian)
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Gr: PK-12 | 1,412 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Academy
(Christian)
(2)
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X High School
St. Pius X High School Photo - SPX students
(Catholic)
(3)
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albuquerque Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Gr: PK-9 | 132 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Christian Heritage Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Design For Learning Differences School
Special Education School
8600 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
East Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
11820 Hwy 337 S
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 286-1482
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Evangel Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(3)
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Oak Flats Christian School
(Christian)
26 Carlisle Rd
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-1766
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Paradise Christian School
(Christian)
6013 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-4508
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rio Grande Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salam School
(Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
Tower Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
19 Cirguela Rd
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
(505) 281-3609
Gr: 3-11 | 21 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Girard Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 268-4199
Gr: K-7 | 35 students
5621 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 850-7916
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
3021 Todos Santos St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
4700 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 237-0844
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students Tuition listed
3240 A Juan Tabo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 El Pueblo Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3060
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top ranked private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
How many private high schools are located in Bernalillo County?
25 private high schools are located in Bernalillo County.
How much do private high schools cost in Bernalillo County?
The average tuition cost is $12,313, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $10,692.
How diverse are private high schools in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County private high schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bernalillo County?
72% of private high schools in Bernalillo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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