Cottonwood Montessori School Photo

Best Sandoval County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sandoval County Private Elementary 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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
918 Students
19,036 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
1,858 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,960
$8,767
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,925
$863
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$3,999
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.73
# American Indian Students
40 Students
1,778 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
10%
# Asian Students
25 Students
479 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
363 Students
4,465 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
26%
# Black Students
17 Students
357 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
224 Students
6,966 Students
% White Students
24%
40%
# 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
245 Students
3,406 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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 Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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