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Best New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,234 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico include Montessori ONE Academy, San Felipe De Neri School, and Clovis Nazarene School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Montessori ONE Academy Photo
Montessori ONE Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
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Map of Clovis Nazarene School
Clovis Nazarene School
Gr: NS | 245 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1800 N Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 762-3990
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San Felipe De Neri School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2000 Lomas Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
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Map of A Child's Garden Preschool
A Child's Garden Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 171 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 Locust Street Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2920
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Map of The Gentle Nudge
The Gentle Nudge
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0879
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La Mariposa Montessori Photo
La Mariposa Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
Montessori School
18 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 995-9659
(1)
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Map of La Puerta De Los Ninos
La Puerta De Los Ninos
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
3001 Trellis NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 884-2999
(1)
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Map of Leap International Montessori School
Leap International Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
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Little Earth School Photo
Little Earth School
Gr: K-6 | 22 students
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
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Map of Manzano Christian School
Manzano Christian School
Gr: K-4 | 17 students
Christian
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
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Map of St. Luke Preschool
St. Luke Preschool
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
9100 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 292-8812
(1)
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Map of St. Mark's In The Valley Day School
St. Mark's In The Valley Day School
Gr: PK | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
2913 Commercial St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-7369
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Map of San Juan College Child & Family Dev Center
San Juan College Child & Family Dev Center
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3383
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Map of Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
205 E Barcelona Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6888
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico include Montessori ONE Academy, San Felipe De Neri School, and Clovis Nazarene School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in New Mexico?
14 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
43% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
14
Private Schools
1,234
Students
$8,450
Avg. Tuition
47%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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