Hills Academy Photo

Best New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) serving 2,083 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico include Hills Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque Academy Photo - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
(3)
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 67 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills Academy
Hills Academy Photo
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Biblical Worldview taught in every subject. In Person instruction all covid year and for the 21/22 year too! Enrollment is open. We can't wait to have you be a part of our Christian family! Schedule your free Educational Success Consultation with our principal today!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(12)
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.
(Christian)
(1)
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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