For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 314 students in 87048, NM (there are , serving 378 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in 87048, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in 87048, NM is Sandia View Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in 87048, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked 87048 New Mexico 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cottonwood Montessori School ![Cottonwood Montessori School Photo]( "Cottonwood Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Sandia View Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
24 Academy Dr
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-4805
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-4805
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
87048, New Mexico 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Darling Tribes (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool
3650 Corrales Road
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 898-6565
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 898-6565
Gr: K | 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 87048, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in 87048, NM is Sandia View Academy.
How many private schools are located in 87048?
3 private schools are located in 87048.
What percentage of students in 87048 go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in 87048 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 87048?
67% of private schools in 87048 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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