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Valencia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 383 students in Valencia County, NM (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,175 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Valencia County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Valencia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Canon Christian Academy
Canon Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
(1)
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Valencia County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bosque Farms Christian Academy
Bosque Farms Christian Academy
Gr: NS-11 | 34 students
Assembly of God
275 N Bosque Loop
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
(505) 869-3022
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Map of Del Rio Academy
Del Rio Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 28 students
Alternative School
15 Jemez Dr.
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-9271
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
383 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
89%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,763
$8,484
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.74
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
23%
# Black Students
5 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
40 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Valencia County, NM include Canon Christian Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private schools are located in Valencia County?
2 private schools are located in Valencia County.
What percentage of students in Valencia County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Valencia County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valencia County?
100% of private schools in Valencia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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