For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private schools serving 248 students in New Mexico.
The top-ranked alternative private school in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Top-Ranked New Mexico Alternative 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Albuquerque ![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Innovation Pre-elementary
Alternative School
3210 Menaul Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 888-8995
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
602 S Mississippi Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Little Corral Kindergarte
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
Living Word Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Mojave Academy
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
The Tutorial School
Alternative School
400 Brunn School Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-1859
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked alternative private schools in New Mexico is Acton Academy Albuquerque.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Mexico?
7 alternative private schools are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Mexico?
New Mexico alternative private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
43% of alternative private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
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