Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) serving 3,378 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Santa Fe Prep School, and Santa Fe Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Albuquerque Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 67
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
(3)
Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 36
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
(5)
Bosque School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
(34)
Manzano Day School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
(2)
Rio Grande School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Map of Santa Fe Prep School
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
(1)
Santa Fe Girls' School Photo
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Santa Fe Prep School, and Santa Fe Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) are located in New Mexico?
8 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 53%.

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