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Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 4,010 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico include St. Michaels High School, Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School, and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
The average tuition cost is $5,346, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,716.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
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Map of Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
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Holy Ghost Catholic School Photo
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
(5)
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Las Cruces Catholic School Photo
Las Cruces Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Catholic
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
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Map of St. Anthony Indian School
St. Anthony Indian School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
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St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
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Map of St. Joseph Mission School
St. Joseph Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's School
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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St. Michaels High School Photo
St. Michaels High School
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
(6)
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Map of St. Therese Catholic School
St. Therese Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
311 Shropshire Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
(4)
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St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
(4)
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Map of San Felipe De Neri School
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 All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
2700 N Kentucky Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-5744
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-2 | 7 students
Catholic
6440 US Hwy 550
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3803
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Map of St. Bonaventure School
St. Bonaventure School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
(1)
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Map of St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School
St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1801 Hazeldine Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 767-1065
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico include St. Michaels High School, Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School, and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Mexico?
24 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Mexico.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition cost is $5,346, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,716.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
24
Private Schools
4,010
Students
$5,346
Avg. Tuition
73%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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