#1 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Bernalillo County, NM. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Holy Child Catholic School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in New Mexico
Tijeras, NM
A+Overall grade81 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Manzano Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade426 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Bernalillo County, NM
Sunset Mesa School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade271 students12 students per teacher
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