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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 3,042 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, The Armand Hammer United World College, and Sandia Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Mexico private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private High 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, The Armand Hammer United World College, and Sandia Preparatory School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Mexico?
6 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
6
Private Schools
3,042
Students
$25,807
Avg. Tuition
40%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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