St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.

Best Rio Arriba County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 167 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top-ranked private preschool in Rio Arriba County, NM is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Rio Arriba County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.
(Catholic)
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Trio School
Montessori School
(1)
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
Gr: PK | 20 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Rio Arriba County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 189 County Rd 94e
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4347
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
11 NM-554
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-0006
Gr: K-4 | 11 students
261 S Mccurdy Rd
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
167 Students
15,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,500
$7,091
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
50 Students
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
29%
9%
# Asian Students
n/a
312 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
17 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
10%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 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
9 Students
4,668 Students
% of Others Students
5%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top-ranked private preschools in Rio Arriba County, NM is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private preschools are located in Rio Arriba County?
3 private preschools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rio Arriba County?
67% of private preschools in Rio Arriba County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

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