For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 montessori private elementary schools serving 1,095 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Mexico include Camino De Paz School, Montessori ONE Academy, and Escuela Del Sol Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked New Mexico Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori ONE Academy![Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom. Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.]()

Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Canyoncito Montessori School
Montessori School
2525 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-2910
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Cottonwood Montessori School![Cottonwood Montessori School Photo Cottonwood Montessori School Photo]()

Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Guadalupe Montessori School
Montessori School
1731 N Alabama St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Tuition listed
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Los Ninos Montessori
Montessori School
6923 4th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-4618
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-4618
Gr: K-1 | 104 students
Ponderosa Montessori School
Montessori School
304 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-9211
Gr: PK-1 | 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Mexico include Camino De Paz School, Montessori ONE Academy, and Escuela Del Sol Montessori School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in New Mexico?
12 montessori private elementary schools are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in New Mexico?
New Mexico montessori private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
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