Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - "SonBlazer" athletic teams are regular qualifiers for NMAA State Tournaments.

Oldest Private High Schools in New Mexico

The average private high school in New Mexico was founded around 1973 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in New Mexico is St. Michaels High School, founded in 1859.
Year Founded Range: 1859 2021 Avg. Year Founded: 1973

Oldest Private High Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Michaels High School
St. Michaels High School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: 7-12
100 Siringo Road
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.
Military School
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 9-12
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #33.
Menaul School
Menaul School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: 6-12
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Rank: #44.
Rehoboth Christian School
(Calvinist)
(9)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-12
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rank: #55.
Mccurdy School
(Methodist)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: NS-12
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Rank: #66.
Sandia View Academy
Sandia View Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: 9-12
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Rank: #77.
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)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 6-12
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Rank: #88.
St. Pius X High School
St. Pius X High School Photo - SPX students
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Rank: #99.
Santa Fe Prep School
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 7-12
1101 Camino De Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-1829
Rank: #1010.
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)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 6-12
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Rank: #1111.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #1212.
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)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-12
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Christian Heritage Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: NS-12
2800 Louisiana Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-4597
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hope Christian Schools Inc
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
Rank: #1515.
Wildcat Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: K-12
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Rank: #1616.
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)
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #1717.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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)
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 6-12
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: 6-12
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Rank: #2121.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Rank: #2222.
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: K-12
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rank: #2323.
Salam Academy
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
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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)
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: 7-12
03A Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
(505) 747-9717
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pathways Academy
Special Education School
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: K-12
4615 Hawkins, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 341-0555
Rank: #2626.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 2004
Grades: PK-12
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Canon Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: K-12
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Imago Dei Academy
Imago Dei Academy Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: K-12
3601 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Founding Date: 2008
Grades: PK-12
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Rank: #3131.
Acton Academy Albuquerque
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
Rank: #3232.
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)
Founding Date: 2021
Grades: K-12
1404 Lead Ave SE
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 1973 for 2024-25.
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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