Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!

Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 5,267 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
The average tuition cost is $11,289, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,002.
59% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque Academy Photo - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
(3)
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 67 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Axiom Christian Classical School
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo - Nestled behind Presbyterian Hospital with easy highway access is Axiom's long term home. Previously housing a charter school, the remodeled 3 story building has an indoor basketball court, outdoor play area, weight room, indoor/outdoor eating areas, and industrial kitchen. There is also plenty of room to garden on the completely fenced and secure campus.
(Christian)
(11)
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori ONE Academy
Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sandia Preparatory School
Sandia Preparatory School Photo - Sandia Preparatory School provides a rigorous college prep education in a small class setting for grades 6 - 12.
(5)
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Bosque School
Bosque School Photo - Service Learning is an educational experience that takes students from the classroom into community settings, applying academic and real-world concepts while meeting a real community need. At Bosque School, we believe strongly that integrating meaningful service with instruction and reflection will enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and engage students in issues affecting the larger community locally, nationally, and globally.
(34)
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Holy Ghost Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Manzano Day School
Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!
(2)
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
311 Shropshire Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
San Felipe De Neri School
(Catholic)
2000 Lomas Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albuquerque Christian School
Albuquerque Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4931 McLeod Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 872-0777
Gr: NS-8 | 131 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Sixth Grade at Lutheran Valley Retreat for Outdoor Education Week!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Gr: NS-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Desert Montessori School
Desert Montessori School Photo - Welcome to DMS!
Montessori School
(1)
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Earth School
Little Earth School Photo - Winter on the playground!
321 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1968
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Gr: NS-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Santo Niño Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
23 College Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 424-1766
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in New Mexico?
22 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in New Mexico.
How much do private elementary schools offering summer programs cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition cost is $11,289, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,002.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico?
New Mexico private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
59% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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