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Menaul School Top 4 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NM)

Best New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 3,936 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Camino De Paz School, and Hills Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,798, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.
69% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Camino De Paz School Photo
Camino De Paz School
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori School
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
(5)
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Cross Of Hope School Photo
Cross Of Hope School
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
(1)
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Hills Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
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Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo
Hope Christian Schools Inc
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
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Menaul School
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)
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New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
Military School
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
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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
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St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
(4)
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Cottonwood Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
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Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
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Eastern Hills Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
(6)
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Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
(1)
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Salam Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Camino De Paz School, and Hills Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in New Mexico?
13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in New Mexico.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition cost is $9,798, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
69% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
3,936
Students
$9,798
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
9:1
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