For the 2025 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 in Cibola County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private school in Cibola County, NM is St. Joseph Mission School.
67% of private schools in Cibola County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Cibola County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Tuition listed
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic School
(Catholic)
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
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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