For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 158 students in Tijeras, NM (there are , serving 771 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Tijeras, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
草榴社区 Schools in Tijeras, NM (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
11820 Hwy 337 S
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 286-1482
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 286-1482
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
19 Camino De Santo Nino
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3077
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3077
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
Oak Flats Christian School
(Christian)
26 Carlisle Rd
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-1766
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-1766
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Overview
This Town (Tijeras)
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
158 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,150
$8,695
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
4 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
23%
# Black Students
1 Student
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
58 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
37%
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
51 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tijeras, NM?
3 private schools are located in Tijeras, NM.
What percentage of students in Tijeras go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Tijeras are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
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