Bernalillo County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 private high schools serving 6,222 students in Bernalillo County, NM.
The average tuition cost is $11,521, which is higher than the New Mexico private high school average tuition cost of $9,514.
72% of private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 6,222
  • Average Tuition: $11,521
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 6,222
  • Average Tuition: $11,521
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Top Ranked Bernalillo County Private High 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)
Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | 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
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)
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
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)
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 Rio Grande Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
(1)
St. Pius X High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
(3)
Map of Albuquerque Country Day School
Gr: PK-9 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Christian
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Christian Heritage Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
(1)
Map of Design For Learning Differences School
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
8600 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 822-0476
Map of East Mountain Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
11820 Hwy 337 S
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 286-1482
Map of Evangel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 115 students
Assembly of God
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
(3)
Map of Oak Flats Christian School
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Christian
26 Carlisle Rd
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-1766
Map of Paradise Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Christian
6013 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-4508
Map of Pathways Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Salam Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Map of Salam School
Gr: PK-11 | 138 students
Islamic
8015 Mountain Rd Pine
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-7688
Map of Tower Road Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Map of Villa Santa Maria School
Gr: 3-11 | 21 students
19 Cirguela Rd
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
(505) 281-3609
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County Private High 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
25 Schools

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# Students
6,222 Students
12,434 Students

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% Average Students of Color
47%
50%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
555 Teachers
1,202 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
74%

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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
course
Average SAT score
1237
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,521
$9,514

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Average Summer Program Cost
$268
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
41%

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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,248
$7,921
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$91.3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.70

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# American Indian Students
119 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%

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# Asian Students
197 Students
341 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
1,090 Students
2,412 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
23%

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# Black Students
98 Students
273 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

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# White Students
2,629 Students
5,089 Students
% White Students
54%
48%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
4 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
712 Students
1,289 Students
% of Others Students
15%
12%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

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 St. Pius X High School, Bosque School, and Albuquerque Academy.
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 $11,521, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,514.
How diverse are private high schools in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County private high schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
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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