For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 125 students in Thoreau, NM (there are , serving 1,110 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Thoreau, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
100% of private schools in Thoreau, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Thoreau, NM (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Overview
This Town (Thoreau)
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
125 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
96%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.74
# American Indian Students
97 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
78%
10%
# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
23%
# Black Students
n/a
430 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
4 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
3%
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
18 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Thoreau, NM?
1 private schools are located in Thoreau, NM.
What percentage of students in Thoreau go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Thoreau are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thoreau?
100% of private schools in Thoreau are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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