St. Mary's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 363 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary's School
Pre-K	21
Kind	32
1	26
2	26
3	29
4	37
5	73
6	28
7	16
8	63
Ungraded	12

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Student Body

Total Students

363 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 51%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Sisters of Charity from Cincinnati and the Jesuit Fathers of Immaculate Conception Parish opened Saint Mary's Catholic School in September 1863.
Saint Mary's School is a Faith Community, that works to build and nurture the students' total development.
The philosophy underlying the educational process at Saint Mary's School is based on the recognition that God is our origin and destiny.
Therefore, our educational mission is that of the church, "embracing three interlocking dimension: the message revealed by God which the church proclaims; fellowship in the life of the Holy Spirit; service to the Christian community and the entire human community." The total development of a person calls for transformation of oneself and society with God's help.

The Sisters of Charity from Cincinnati and the Jesuit Fathers of Immaculate Conception Parish opened Saint Mary's Catholic School in September 1863. Saint Mary's School is a Faith Community, that works to build and nurture the students' total development. The philosophy underlying the educational process at Saint Mary's School is based on the recognition that God is our origin and destiny. Therefore, our educational mission is that of the church, "embracing three interlocking dimension: the message revealed by God which the church proclaims; fellowship in the life of the Holy Spirit; service to the Christian community and the entire human community." The total development of a person calls for transformation of oneself and society with God's help.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?

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

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St. Mary's School is located in the Albuquerque Original Townsite neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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