#1 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Albuquerque Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
1,185 students
Albuquerque, NM
A+Overall grade1,185 students10 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
The private schools in New Mexico with the most students. Top 50 of 103 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
St. Pius X High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
617 students
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade617 students16 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Sandia Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
504 students
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade504 students10 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Rehoboth Christian School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–12
434 students
Rehoboth, NM
B-Overall grade434 students14 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
428 students
Albuquerque, NM
A-Overall grade428 students12 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Manzano Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
426 students
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade426 students12 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
423 students
Las Cruces, NM
B+Overall grade423 students14 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Gateway Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
399 students
Roswell, NM
BOverall grade399 students14 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Annunciation Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
389 students
Albuquerque, NM
A-Overall grade389 students12 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Bosque School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
380 students
Albuquerque, NM
A+Overall grade380 students8 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Santa Fe Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
343 students
Santa Fe, NM
BOverall grade343 students9 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
295 students
Rio Rancho, NM
BOverall grade295 students13 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Navajo Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
282 students
Farmington, NM
B-Overall grade282 students11 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Las Cruces Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
274 students
Las Cruces, NM
BOverall grade274 students12 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Sunset Mesa School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
271 students
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade271 students12 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
232 students
Albuquerque, NM
B+Overall grade232 students9 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
United World College
Independent school · Grades 11–12
222 students
Montezuma, NM
BOverall grade222 students7 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
221 students
Rio Rancho, NM
B+Overall grade221 students11 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Canon Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
218 students
Belen, NM
BOverall grade218 students12 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Clovis Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
208 students
Clovis, NM
A+Overall grade208 students5 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
151 students
Belen, NM
BOverall grade151 students14 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Calvary Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
150 students
Albuquerque, NM
AOverall grade150 students7 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
Salem Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
141 students
Albuquerque, NM
A+Overall grade141 students14 students per teacher
#24 Largest Private Schools in New Mexico
San Felipe De Neri School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
140 students
Albuquerque, NM
BOverall grade140 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.