Cottonwood Montessori School Photo

Best Sandoval County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 795 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked private preschool in Sandoval County, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private preschools in Sandoval County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top Ranked Sandoval County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Cottonwood Montessori School
Cottonwood Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Grades: PK-K
| 128 students
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Grades: NS-PK
| 110 students
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Grades: PK-4
| 35 students
Sandia View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
24 Academy Dr
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-4805
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Sandoval County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked private preschools in Sandoval County, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private preschools are located in Sandoval County?
5 private preschools are located in Sandoval County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County private preschools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sandoval County?
50% of private preschools in Sandoval County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Sandoval County include: Sandia View Christian School vs. St. Thomas Aquinas School

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