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New Mexico Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,748 students in New Mexico.

The with special program emphasis private schools in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, The Armand Hammer United World College, and Santa Fe Waldorf School.

The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

45% of private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 1,748

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 1,748

New Mexico Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

Private Schools

1,748

Students

$8,905

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

39%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?

The private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, The Armand Hammer United World College, and Santa Fe Waldorf School.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico?

11 private schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?

New Mexico private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?

45% of private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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