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Santa Cruz Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 84 students in Santa Cruz, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Santa Cruz, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Santa Cruz Private Schools (2026-27)

Camino De Paz School Photo
Camino De Paz School
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori School
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
(5)
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Map of Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 753-4644
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Santa Cruz, NM Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
84
Students
$6,450
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
82%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Santa Cruz)
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
186 Schools
# Students
84 Students
23,468 Students
% Students of Color
82%
52%
0.43
0.74
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
0 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
23%
# Black Students
2 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
14 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
17%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
58%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$8,484
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$5,262
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
88%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz, NM include Holy Cross Catholic School and Camino De Paz School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Cruz?
2 private schools are located in Santa Cruz.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz?
50% of private schools in Santa Cruz are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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