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

New Mexico Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree is 61% (2024-25).
The private elementary school in New Mexico with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Santa Fe Waldorf School, with 98% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 33% 98% Avg. Advanced Degree: 71%

New Mexico Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-5
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Montessori ONE Academy
Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-5
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Rank: #77.
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 86%
Grades: PK-8
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Rank: #88.
Canon Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Mission Academy
Mission Academy Photo - Lego Robotics is part of our hands on learning experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-8
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Rank: #1414.
Santa Fe Prep School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
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
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 6-12
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-5
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo - 1st grader with our Technology Director in the Media Lab.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-6
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-8
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque Academy Photo - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #2222.
Sandia Preparatory School
Sandia Preparatory School Photo - Sandia Preparatory School provides a rigorous college prep education in a small class setting for grades 6 - 12.
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: 6-12
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
La Vida Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
Grades: K-12
700 County Road 7730
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-3010
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Santa Fe Girls' School
Santa Fe Girls' School Photo - STRONG Girls SMART Choice
All-girls
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
Grades: 6-8
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Manzano Day School
Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #2727.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #2828.
Guadalupe Montessori School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-5
1731 N Alabama St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Acts Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: K-8
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School Lutheran Schools Week!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: NS-8
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree is 61% for 2024-25.
Which private elementary schools in New Mexico have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Mexico with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Santa Fe Waldorf School, Abundant Life Christian School and Camino De Paz School.

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