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Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary 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 elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private elementary 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) 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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Hills Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
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Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
(12)
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Mesilla Valley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
(1)
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Mission Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) are located in New Mexico?
5 private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
60% of private elementary 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).
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Private Schools
2,083
Students
$18,089
Avg. Tuition
56%
Students of Color
11:1
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