For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 173 students in Cibola County, NM (there are , serving 4,193 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Cibola County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in Cibola County, NM is St. Joseph Mission School.
67% of private schools in Cibola County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Cibola County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Tuition listed
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic School
(Catholic)
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Overview
This County (Cibola County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
173 Students
23,461 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,685
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
63 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
37%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
23%
# Black Students
n/a
430 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
11 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
6%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
62 Students
5,609 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in Cibola County, NM is St. Joseph Mission School.
How many private schools are located in Cibola County?
3 private schools are located in Cibola County.
What percentage of students in Cibola County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Cibola County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cibola County?
67% of private schools in Cibola County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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