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Rio Rancho Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 619 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rio Rancho Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
(4)
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Map of Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
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Map of Leap International Montessori School
Leap International Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
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Map of Living Word Christian Academy
Living Word Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
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Rio Rancho, NM Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
619
Students
$4,136
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
69%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rio Rancho)
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
134 Schools
# Students
619 Students
18,996 Students
% Students of Color
69%
53%
0.66
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,778 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
10%
# Asian Students
23 Students
479 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
309 Students
4,456 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
26%
# Black Students
14 Students
357 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
175 Students
6,953 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
3,394 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
1,889 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,136
$8,601
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,562
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rio Rancho?
4 private elementary schools are located in Rio Rancho.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho?
75% of private elementary schools in Rio Rancho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private elementary schools in Rio Rancho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Rio Rancho include: Gospel Light Baptist Academy vs. St. Thomas Aquinas School

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