For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 158 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
100% of private high schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Private High Schools in Rio Arriba County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
Rio Arriba County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John Hyson Memorial School (Closed 2000)
(Presbyterian)
Po Box 189 County Rd 94e
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4347
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4347
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
La Puerta School For The Arts Science And Agri (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11 NM-554
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-0006
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-0006
Gr: K-4 | 11 students
Mccurdy School (Closed 2015)
(Methodist)
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Rio Arriba County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
158 Students
12,430 Students
% Average Students of Color
94%
45%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,200 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
341 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
2,412 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
23%
# Black Students
n/a
273 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
9 Students
5,089 Students
% White Students
6%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
1,287 Students
% of Others Students
6%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Rio Arriba County, NM?
3 private high schools are located in Rio Arriba County, NM.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Arriba County?
100% of private high schools in Rio Arriba County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
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