#1 Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Albuquerque Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 24 independent schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
A+Overall grade1,185 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Private high schools in Bernalillo County, NM with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Bosque School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Albuquerque, NM
A+Overall grade380 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any private school in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
A-Overall grade428 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Sandia Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade504 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private High Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
St. Pius X High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
The largest of 23 Catholic schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade617 students16 students per teacher
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