The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree is 59% (2025).
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: 25%
98%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 68%
New Mexico Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-5
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-5
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Rank: #77.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 86%
Grades: PK-8
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Rank: #88.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-8
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Rank: #1313.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-5
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-6
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-8
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #2020.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: 6-12
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-3010
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
Grades: 6-8
310 W Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 820-3188
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #2525.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #2626.
Guadalupe Montessori School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: PK-5
1731 N Alabama St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Acts Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: K-8
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: NS-8
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #3434.
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Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-6
316 Camino Delora
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-8212
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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 59% for 2025.
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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