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

Best Sandoval County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 918 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked private elementary school in Sandoval County, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Sandoval County Private Elementary Schools (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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sandoval County, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sandoval County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Sandoval County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County private elementary schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sandoval County?
75% of private elementary schools in Sandoval County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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