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Best New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 4,269 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico include Sandia Preparatory School, Santa Fe Prep School, and Albuquerque Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
18% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Albuquerque Academy Photo
Albuquerque Academy
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)
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Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Sandia Preparatory School
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)
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Map of The Armand Hammer United World College
The Armand Hammer United World College
Gr: 11-12 | 224 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
Highway 65
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
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Bosque School
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)
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East Gate Kids
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12120 Copper Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
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Manzano Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
(2)
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Rio Grande School
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
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St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
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Map of Santa Fe Prep School
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
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Map of Santa Fe Preparatory School
Santa Fe Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students
1101 Camino Cruz De Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-3181
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Mountain View Private School
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
Extracurriculars: 6
4100 New Vistas Ct Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico include Sandia Preparatory School, Santa Fe Prep School, and Albuquerque Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Mexico?
11 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
18% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
4,269
Students
$22,030
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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