For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 193 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
100% of private high schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Private High Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Living Word Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM?
2 private high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho?
100% of private high schools in Rio Rancho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
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