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New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 1,284 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico include Las Cruces Catholic School, Sunset Mesa School, and St. Joseph Mission School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
56% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico (2026-27)

Map of The Armand Hammer United World College
The Armand Hammer United World College
Gr: 11-12 | 224 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
Highway 65
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
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Las Cruces Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
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Map of St. Joseph Mission School
St. Joseph Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
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Map of Sunset Mesa School
Sunset Mesa School
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
3020 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
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Map of Evangel Christian Academy
Evangel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 115 students
Assembly of God
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-4674
(3)
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Map of Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
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Little Earth School
Gr: K-6 | 22 students
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
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Map of May Center For Learning
May Center For Learning
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
1200 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7407
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Map of Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
501 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-2611
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico include Las Cruces Catholic School, Sunset Mesa School, and St. Joseph Mission School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Mexico?
9 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
56% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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Private Schools
1,284
Students
$9,266
Avg. Tuition
45%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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