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Rio Rancho Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 536 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private preschools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rio Rancho Private Preschools (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 Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
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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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Rio Rancho, NM Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
536
Students
+199.4% (+357 students) 10-yr
$5,421
Avg. Tuition
+90.2% (+$2,571) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+80.0% (+8 students) 7-yr
73%
Students of Color
+9.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-45.5% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rio Rancho)
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
536 Students
15,817 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025179135191
2024179133187
2023170132185
2022142135188
2021142130184
2020142126179
201998121182
201894120181
201790132183
201690135181
201590129173
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% Students of Color
73%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202573%52%32%
202473%52%32%
202370%55%32%
202267%53%31%
202167%53%32%
202067%54%31%
201967%55%31%
201867%54%30%
201767%54%31%
201667%55%31%
201567%54%31%
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0.67
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20250.670.740.65
20240.670.740.65
20230.690.740.65
20220.670.730.64
20210.670.730.64
20200.670.730.64
20190.200.740.64
20180.200.740.64
20170.220.730.62
20160.220.730.62
20150.220.730.62
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
9%
# Asian Students
16 Students
312 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20253%2%4%
20243%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
242 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
22%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202545%22%8%
202445%23%8%
202345%23%8%
202249%24%8%
202149%24%7%
202049%24%7%
20195%23%7%
20185%23%7%
20175%23%6%
20165%23%7%
20155%22%6%
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# Black Students
6 Students
287 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20251%2%6%
20241%2%6%
20232%2%6%
20223%1%6%
20213%1%7%
20203%1%7%
20191%1%6%
20181%1%6%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%6%
20151%2%6%
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# White Students
101 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
19%
32%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202519%32%48%
202419%32%48%
202322%27%48%
202222%26%50%
202122%26%50%
202022%27%51%
20194%28%52%
20184%29%52%
20174%31%54%
20164%31%54%
20154%30%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
163 Students
4,668 Students
% of Others Students
31%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202530%33%34%
202430%32%33%
202327%36%33%
202222%37%31%
202122%37%31%
202022%37%31%
201988%36%30%
201888%35%30%
201788%34%30%
201688%34%29%
201588%36%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202512:111:112:1
202412:111:112:1
202312:112:112:1
202210:112:112:1
202110:111:112:1
202010:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
201722:112:112:1
201622:112:112:1
201522:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202510%53%51%
202410%52%51%
202310%54%51%
202210%54%51%
202110%55%50%
202010%54%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025181516
2024181516
2023181616
2022161616
2021161616
2020161616
2019121616
2018101616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,421
$7,101

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$5,421$7,428$12,988
2024$5,421$6,863$10,159
2023$5,421$6,674$9,500
2022$4,136$6,327$8,989
2021$4,136$6,693$8,661
2020$4,136$6,612$8,383
2019$2,850$6,740$8,266
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202520%26%31%
202420%27%30%
202320%27%30%
202220%27%29%
202120%27%29%
202020%28%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$2,340

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$800$2,340$4,864
2024$800$2,340$4,788
2023$800$2,147$4,663
2022$800$2,140$4,366
2021$800$1,740$4,213
2020$800$1,740$4,101
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202599%85%83%
202499%89%88%
202399%88%88%
202299%89%88%
202199%89%88%
202099%89%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked private preschools in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private preschools are located in Rio Rancho?
3 private preschools are located in Rio Rancho.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho?
67% of private preschools in Rio Rancho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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