Sandia Preparatory School Photo - Sandia Preparatory School provides a rigorous college prep education in a small class setting for grades 6 - 12.

New Mexico Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree is 72% (2025).
The private high 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: 30% 98% Avg. Advanced Degree: 72%

New Mexico Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)

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.
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
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
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.
Sandia View Academy
Sandia View Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #77.
Canon Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Rank: #88.
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)
(11)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #1717.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in New Mexico who have attained an advanced degree is 72% for 2025.
Which private high schools in New Mexico have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high 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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