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

Best Rio Rancho Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 536 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked private preschool in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private preschools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Rio Rancho Private Preschools (2025-26)

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
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students

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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