草榴社区

St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.

Best Rio Arriba County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 233 students in Rio Arriba County, NM (there are , serving 4,608 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Rio Arriba County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in Rio Arriba County, NM is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Rio Arriba County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.
(Catholic)
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
919 Riverside Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2094
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
The Trio School
Montessori School
(1)
74 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-4629
Gr: PK | 20 students
Valley Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4617
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
823 Angel Duran Dr
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-0039
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Rio Arriba County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 189 County Rd 94e
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4347
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
11 NM-554
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-0006
Gr: K-4 | 11 students
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Rio Arriba County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
233 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
92%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,500
$8,695
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.74
# American Indian Students
53 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
580 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
23%
# Black Students
n/a
430 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
21 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
9%
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
15 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in Rio Arriba County, NM is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
5 private schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
How diverse are private schools in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County private schools are approximately 92% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Rio Arriba County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Rio Arriba County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Arriba County?
80% of private schools in Rio Arriba County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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