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St. Joseph Mission School

26 School Rd. San Fidel, NM 87049

Tel: (505) 552-6362

www.stjosephmissionschool.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 48 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Joseph Mission School in San Fidel, NM serves 48 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1923, the school has a Catholic religious affiliation and participates in the National Catholic Educational Association and a regional independent school association.
The udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with three total teachers, supporting personalized instruction across elementary and middle school levels.
Annual tuition is $5,500, providing an affordable private school option in a rural New Mexico community.
Joseph Mission ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for udent diversity and holds one of the state's oldest founding dates.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 48 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Joseph Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Mission School
Pre-K	9
Kind	2
1	5
2	6
3	2
4	5
5	7
6	5
7	3
8	4

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Year Founded

1923

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Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- High school valedictorians and salutatorians -
- Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Teachers, Engineers and Business Owners -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Joseph Mission School cost?

St. Joseph Mission School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Mission School?

St. Joseph Mission School famous alumni include: High school valedictorians and salutatorians and Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Teachers, Engineers and Business Owners.

What is St. Joseph Mission School's ranking?

St. Joseph Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Mission School?

The application deadline for St. Joseph Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).