For the 2025-26 school year, there are 187 private schools serving 23,469 students in New Mexico (there are , serving 318,116 students). 7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,020 for elementary schools and $10,490 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include Bosque School, Albuquerque Academy, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 50% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked New Mexico ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Paradise Hills Civic (3 schools), Silver Hill (3 schools), Taylor Ranch (3 schools), Alamedan Valley (2 schools), Downtown (2 schools).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include Bosque School, Albuquerque Academy, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
How many private schools are located in New Mexico?
There are 187 private schools are located in New Mexico.
How much do private schools cost in New Mexico?
The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $9,020 for elementary schools and $10,490 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Mexico?
Approximately 50% of students in New Mexico private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Mexico go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
Which private schools in New Mexico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Mexico include: Canon Christian Academy vs. St. Mary's Catholic School Belen, Springstone Montessori Schools vs. Montessori ONE Academy, Rehoboth Christian School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
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