For the 2025 school year, there are 186 private schools serving 23,104 students in New Mexico (there are 926 public schools, serving 318,096 students). 7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,753 for elementary schools and $10,326 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Albuquerque Academy, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 49% and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
Top Ranked New Mexico Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Paradise Hills Civic (3 schools), Silver Hill (3 schools), Taylor Ranch (3 schools), Alamedan Valley (2 schools), Downtown (2 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked private schools in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Albuquerque Academy, and Axiom Christian Classical School.
How many private schools are located in New Mexico?
There are 186 private schools are located in New Mexico.
How much do private schools cost in New Mexico?
The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,753 for elementary schools and $10,326 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Mexico?
Approximately 49% of students in New Mexico private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Mexico go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Mexico attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
Which private schools in New Mexico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Mexico include: Canon Christian Academy vs. St. Mary's Catholic School Belen, Springstone Montessori Schools vs. Montessori ONE Academy, Canyoncito Montessori School vs. Ponderosa Montessori School
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