New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.

Best Roswell Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,304 students in Roswell, NM (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,381 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Roswell, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Roswell, NM include New Mexico Military Institute, Gateway Christian School, and Generations Of Learning.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private schools in Roswell, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Roswell Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian School
(Christian)
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Generations Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.
Military School
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
2700 N Kentucky Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-5744
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1405 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2853
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
602 S Mississippi Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
501 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-2611
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Roswell Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
700 E Berrendo Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 622-6114
Gr: 2-6 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Roswell, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Roswell, NM include New Mexico Military Institute, Gateway Christian School, and Generations Of Learning.
How many private schools are located in Roswell?
8 private schools are located in Roswell.
How diverse are private schools in Roswell?
Roswell private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Roswell go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Roswell are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roswell?
88% of private schools in Roswell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Roswell are often viewed compared to one another?

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