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Rio Arriba County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 233 students in Rio Arriba County, NM (there are 27 public schools, serving 4,608 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
80% of private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rio Arriba County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 Rock Christian Academy
Rock Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Christian
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
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Map of The Trio School
The Trio School
Gr: PK | 20 students
Montessori School
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
(1)
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Map of Valley Baptist Academy
Valley Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Pentecostal
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
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Rio Arriba County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of John Hyson Memorial School
John Hyson Memorial School
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
Presbyterian
Po Box 189 County Rd 94e
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4347
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Map of La Puerta School For The Arts Science And Agri
La Puerta School For The Arts Science And Agri
Gr: K-4 | 11 students
Alternative School
11 NM-554
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-0006
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Map of Mccurdy School
Mccurdy School
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Methodist
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
233 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
92%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,500
$8,484
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.74
# American Indian Students
53 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
10%
# Asian Students
0 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
23%
# Black Students
0 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
21 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
9%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
5 private schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
How diverse are private schools in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County private schools are approximately 92% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Rio Arriba County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Rio Arriba County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Arriba County?
80% of private schools in Rio Arriba County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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