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Best New Mexico Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 115 religiously affiliated private schools serving 14,137 students in New Mexico (62% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $6,045, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (30% of schools), Catholic (24% of schools) and Baptist (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 115
  • # Students Served: 14,137

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 115
  • # Students Served: 14,137

Top Ranked New Mexico Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
3
332
76%
Baptist
12
646
58%
Brethren
1
20
86%
Calvinist
2
569
86%
Catholic
28
4,767
73%
Christian
34
5,293
45%
Church of Christ
1
28
88%
Church of the Nazarene
3
426
21%
Episcopal
1
76
33%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2
106
23%
Islamic
2
294
25%
Jewish
3
145
100%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5
433
13%
Mennonite
3
101
87%
Methodist
1
8
100%
Pentecostal
4
152
87%
Presbyterian
2
367
53%
Seventh Day Adventist
7
332
69%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1
42
65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New Mexico include Abundant Life Christian School, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Acton Academy Albuquerque.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in New Mexico?
115 religiously affiliated private schools are located in New Mexico.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition cost is $6,045, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.

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