The average private high school in New Mexico was founded around 1975 (2025).
The oldest private high school in New Mexico is St. Michaels High School, founded in 1859.
Year Founded Range: 1859
2021
Avg. Year Founded: 1975
Oldest Private High Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: 7-12
100 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7353
Rank: #22.
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. 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
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-12
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 6-12
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Rank: #1010.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-12
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hope Christian Schools Inc![Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten! Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!]()

(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: K-12
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #1919.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Rank: #2020.
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: K-12
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rank: #2121.
Salam Academy![Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners]()

Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Founding Date: 2001
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 2004
Grades: PK-12
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: K-12
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Legacy Christian Academy![Legacy Christian Academy Photo Legacy Christian Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Imago Dei Academy![Imago Dei Academy Photo Imago Dei Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: K-12
3601 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: PK-12
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Rank: #2929.
Acton Academy Albuquerque![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]()

Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 2017
Grades: K-12
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 2021
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average private high schools founding year?
The New Mexico average private high schools founding year is 1975 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in New Mexico?
The top ranked private high schools in New Mexico include St. Michaels High School, New Mexico Military Institute and Menaul School.
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