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

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 in Sandoval County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sandoval County, NM include St. Thomas Aquinas School and Sandia View Academy.
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).

Top-Ranked Sandoval County Private Schools (2026)

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

Sandoval County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darling Tribes (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool
3650 Corrales Road
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 898-6565
Gr: K | 62 students

Overview

This County (Sandoval County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,082 Students
23,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
2,346 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
$8,739
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
5,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
23%
# Black Students
18 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
232 Students
8,016 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
5,610 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 St. Thomas Aquinas School and Sandia View Academy.
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 50%.
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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