#25 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Roswell
Roswell, NM
A-Overall grade60 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Private schools in New Mexico with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 55 schools.
#26 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
B+Overall grade423 students14 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade232 students9 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Salam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2019–20
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade137 students14 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
St. Helena School of Hobbs
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Catholic school in Hobbs
Hobbs, NM
B+Overall grade79 students13 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Grants since at least 2011
Grants, NM
B+Overall grade75 students13 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Axiom Christian Classical School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade102 students7 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Acton Albuquerque
Alternative school · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade64 students16 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Western Heights Learning Center
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade73 students12 students per teacher
#34 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Generations Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Portales, NM
B+Overall grade77 students9 students per teacher
#35 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
The only Christian school in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
B+Overall grade221 students11 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Zuni Christian Mission School
Calvinist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Zuni since at least 2011
Zuni, NM
B+Overall grade72 students10 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 15 Christian schools in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Junction Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Hobbs, NM
B+Overall grade92 students13 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Mission Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
BOverall grade79 students10 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
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
#41 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Santo Ninos Regional Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Catholic school in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade137 students11 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Grace Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Farmington
Farmington, NM
BOverall grade114 students15 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Faith Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades 1–12
A Christian school in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, NM
BOverall grade63 students13 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Las Cruces Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
BOverall grade274 students12 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
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
#46 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
Gateway Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in New Mexico
Roswell, NM
BOverall grade399 students14 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
San Felipe De Neri School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade140 students10 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Mexico
East Gate Kids Early Learning Center
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–7
One of the most diverse private schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade93 students21 students per teacher
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