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New Mexico Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 catholic private elementary schools serving 4,256 students in New Mexico. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Mexico.

The catholic private elementary schools in New Mexico include Las Cruces Catholic School, Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School, and St. Michaels High School.

The average tuition cost is $5,299, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,470.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 4,256

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 4,256

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in New Mexico?

The catholic private elementary schools in New Mexico include Las Cruces Catholic School, Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School, and St. Michaels High School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in New Mexico?

26 catholic private elementary schools are located in New Mexico.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in New Mexico?

The average tuition cost is $5,299, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,470.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in New Mexico?

New Mexico catholic private elementary schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 53%.

New Mexico Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

4,256

Students

$5,299

Avg. Tuition

72%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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