For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 193 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
100% of private high schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Baptist).
草榴社区 High Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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
Overview
This Town (Rio Rancho)
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
193 Students
12,434 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
49%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
1,202 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$10,021
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
12%
# Asian Students
9 Students
341 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
2,412 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
23%
# Black Students
9 Students
273 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
78 Students
5,089 Students
% White Students
40%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 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
5 Students
1,289 Students
% of Others Students
3%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM?
2 private high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho?
100% of private high schools in Rio Rancho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Baptist).
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