Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo - Music is taught in a Waldorf school not only for its own sake and the joy it engenders, but also because it brings a strong harmonizing and humanizing force into the student`s life, strengthening the will and capacities for the future.

Top 5 Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 1,731 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, Santa Fe Waldorf School, and Desert Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
45% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked New Mexico Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
7300 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 992-8284
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Mission Academy
Mission Academy Photo - Lego Robotics is part of our hands on learning experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
St. Mary's School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
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)
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Grades: NS-12
| 217 students
Albuquerque Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Grades: PK-9
| 132 students
St. Joseph Mission School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 48 students
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
Grades: NS-8
| 138 students
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 2844
Hobbs, NM 88241
(575) 942-4664
Grades: PK-10
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, Santa Fe Waldorf School, and Desert Academy.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico?
11 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?
New Mexico private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
45% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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