St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.

Best Rio Rancho Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 619 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked private elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rio Rancho Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Living Word Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students

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 Baptist).
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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