Best Rio Rancho Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 656 students in Rio Rancho, NM (there are 23 public schools, serving 18,077 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Rio Rancho, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private school in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rio Rancho Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Grades: NS-PK
| 110 students
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Grades: PK-1
| 16 students
Living Word Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM?
5 private schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM.
How diverse are private schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
Rio Rancho, NM private schools are approximately 67% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Rio Rancho, NM go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Rio Rancho, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho, NM?
80% of private schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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