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Los Alamos County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 185 students in Los Alamos County, NM (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,723 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Los Alamos County (2026-27)

Map of Bilingual Montessori School
Bilingual Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Montessori School
115 Longview Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-1800
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Map of Canyoncito Montessori School
Canyoncito Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Montessori School
2525 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-2910
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Map of Ponderosa Montessori School
Ponderosa Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 80 students
Montessori School
304 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
185 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
7 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
23%
# Black Students
3 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
39 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
21%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
102 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Los Alamos County, NM?
3 private schools are located in Los Alamos County, NM.
What percentage of students in Los Alamos County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Los Alamos County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
Which private schools in Los Alamos County are often viewed compared to one another?

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