Best Sandoval County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,082 students in Sandoval County, NM (there are 51 public schools, serving 22,801 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
73% of private schools in Sandoval County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Sandoval County Private Schools (2026)

St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo
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)
Sandia View Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
(2)
Cottonwood Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Map of 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
Map of Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-2 | 7 students
Catholic
6440 US Hwy 550
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3803
Map of Leap International Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Map of Living Word Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Map of Sandia View Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
24 Academy Dr
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-4805
Map of Torreon Christian School
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Brethren
Hc 79 Box 8
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2341
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Sandoval County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Darling Tribes
Gr: K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
3650 Corrales Road
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 898-6565

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
1,082 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,933
$8,695
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,925
$851
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.74
# American Indian Students
52 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
10%
# Asian Students
29 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
23%
# Black Students
18 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
232 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
21%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
19 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
344 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Sandoval County, NM include Sandia View Academy and St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private schools are located in Sandoval County?
10 private schools are located in Sandoval County.
How diverse are private schools in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County private schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sandoval County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sandoval County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sandoval County?
73% of private schools in Sandoval County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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