For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,125 students in New Mexico.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico include Holy Ghost Catholic School, Sunset Mesa School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top-Ranked New Mexico Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3020 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico include Holy Ghost Catholic School, Sunset Mesa School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in New Mexico?
4 blue ribbon private schools are located in New Mexico.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
50% of blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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