New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) serving 784 students in New Mexico.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico include St. Francis Of Assisi School, St. Therese Catholic School, and Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
Map of St. Therese Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
311 Shropshire Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
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St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico include St. Francis Of Assisi School, St. Therese Catholic School, and Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup.
How many private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are located in New Mexico?
5 private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are approximately 87% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
100% of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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