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Cibola County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 173 students in Cibola County, NM (there are 20 public schools, serving 4,193 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
67% of private schools in Cibola County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cibola County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Mission School
St. Joseph Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
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Map of New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center
New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
(1)
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Map of St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic School
St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Catholic
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
173 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,484

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
63 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
37%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
23%
# Black Students
0 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
11 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
6%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
62 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Cibola County, NM is St. Joseph Mission School.
How many private schools are located in Cibola County?
3 private schools are located in Cibola County.
What percentage of students in Cibola County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Cibola County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cibola County?
67% of private schools in Cibola County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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