Mission Academy Photo - We are so pleased that our children are students in this remarkable school! We have seen so much personal growth in both of them as the year has progressed! They are excited to go to school everyday and accomplish so much while they are there. The families at Mission are really wonderful, and we have been nothing but impressed with

Most Selective Private Schools in New Mexico

The average private school acceptance rate in New Mexico is 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in New Mexico is Children's Choice CCPRE, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 99% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%

Most Selective Private Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-PK
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #33.
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Rank: #44.
Bosque School
Bosque School Photo - Service Learning is an educational experience that takes students from the classroom into community settings, applying academic and real-world concepts while meeting a real community need. At Bosque School, we believe strongly that integrating meaningful service with instruction and reflection will enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and engage students in issues affecting the larger community locally, nationally, and globally.
(34)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #55.
Mission Academy
Mission Academy Photo - Lego Robotics is part of our hands on learning experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Rank: #66.
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo - 1st grader with our Technology Director in the Media Lab.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Camino De Paz School
Camino De Paz School Photo - Using unit ratio to calculate number of quarts of milk needed to make yogurt.
Montessori School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
St. Pius X High School
St. Pius X High School Photo - SPX students
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School Lutheran Schools Week!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Desert Academy
Desert Academy Photo - Students headed to Europe for 12 days of Spring break 2016! Itinerary includes London, Paris and Barcelona.
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Eastern Hills Christian Academy
Eastern Hills Christian Academy Photo - Eastern Hills Christian Academy serves preschool-8th grade children and is located on a secure campus in the NE heights of Albuquerque.
(Baptist)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Santa Fe Waldorf School
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo - Students learn best through their own observations and discoveries. The Waldorf approach encourages students to observe carefully and think clearly about the world before them. Instead of presenting answers, the teacher poses questions that lead the student to insight and knowledge founded in experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #1919.
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.
Military School
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Sandia View Academy
Sandia View Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Santa Fe Girls' School
Santa Fe Girls' School Photo - STRONG Girls SMART Choice
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-8
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Axiom Christian Classical School
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo - Nestled behind Presbyterian Hospital with easy highway access is Axiom's long term home. Previously housing a charter school, the remodeled 3 story building has an indoor basketball court, outdoor play area, weight room, indoor/outdoor eating areas, and industrial kitchen. There is also plenty of room to garden on the completely fenced and secure campus.
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Cross Of Hope School
Cross Of Hope School Photo - Preschool Chapel with Pastor Adam.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-5
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Biblical Worldview taught in every subject. In Person instruction all covid year and for the 21/22 year too! Enrollment is open. We can't wait to have you be a part of our Christian family! Schedule your free Educational Success Consultation with our principal today!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Manzano Day School
Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Southwest Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Rank: #3030.
Mccurdy School
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: NS-12
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Montessori ONE Academy
Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-5
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average private schools acceptance rate?
The New Mexico average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools in New Mexico include Children's Choice CCPRE, Grace Baptist Academy and Acton Academy Albuquerque.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in New Mexico?
The most selective private high school in New Mexico is Grace Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The most selective private elementary school is Grace Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 50%.

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