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Belen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 383 students in Belen, NM, 10% of all K-12 students in Belen, NM are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Belen, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Belen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Canon Christian Academy
Canon Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
(1)
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Belen, NM ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
383
Students
+45.1% (+119 students) 10-yr
$4,763
Avg. Tuition
+13.4% (+$563) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
89%
Students of Color
+61.8% (+34.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belen)
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
186 Schools
# Students
383 Students
23,468 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025192132179
2024192129172
2023170129174
2022152130185
2021152124180
2020152116171
2019151117175
2018151114172
2017150122180
2016150125178
2015132121167
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% Students of Color
89%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202589%50%34%
202489%50%34%
202388%52%33%
202233%52%33%
202133%51%32%
202073%52%32%
201963%54%31%
201863%54%31%
201755%56%32%
201655%57%32%
201555%57%32%
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0.33
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20250.330.740.65
20240.330.740.65
20230.380.740.65
20220.540.740.64
20210.540.740.64
20200.540.740.64
20190.590.740.63
20180.590.740.63
20170.620.730.61
20160.620.730.61
20150.530.730.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20253%10%1%
20243%10%1%
20233%9%1%
20224%8%2%
20214%8%1%
20204%8%1%
20194%7%1%
20184%8%2%
20172%7%1%
20162%7%1%
20152%7%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
311 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202581%23%9%
202481%24%9%
202378%24%9%
202263%26%8%
202163%26%9%
202063%26%9%
201954%26%8%
201854%26%8%
201746%27%8%
201646%27%8%
201552%27%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
40 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
11%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202510%37%52%
202410%37%52%
202312%34%52%
202225%34%54%
202125%34%54%
202025%35%54%
201934%36%56%
201834%36%56%
201740%37%58%
201640%36%58%
201544%36%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20253%25%26%
20243%24%26%
20235%29%25%
20225%28%25%
20215%28%25%
20205%27%24%
20196%26%24%
20186%25%23%
201710%25%22%
201610%26%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:19:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202213:110:111:1
202113:110:111:1
202013:110:112:1
201913:110:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202579%58%55%
202479%58%54%
202379%60%54%
202279%61%54%
202179%62%54%
202079%61%54%
201979%60%53%
201879%61%53%
201779%60%53%
201679%59%52%
201585%58%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025161515
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018161515
2017161515
2016161515
2015161415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,763
$8,695

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$4,588$9,184$15,012
2024$4,588$8,968$13,254
2023$4,400$8,791$12,626
2022$4,400$8,587$12,187
2021$4,400$8,892$11,800
2020$4,250$8,921$11,512
2019$4,250$8,879$11,293
2018$4,250$8,531$11,017
2017$4,250$8,510$10,708
2016$4,250$8,138$10,356
2015$4,200$7,855$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202540%32%34%
202440%34%34%
202340%34%34%
202240%34%33%
202140%35%33%
202040%35%32%
201940%34%31%
201840%34%30%
201740%33%30%
201640%33%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearBelen, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202585%84%81%
202485%87%85%
202385%87%85%
202285%87%85%
202185%87%85%
202085%87%85%
201985%87%85%
201885%86%85%
201785%85%85%
201685%87%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Belen, NM include Canon Christian Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private schools are located in Belen?
2 private schools are located in Belen.
What percentage of students in Belen go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Belen are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belen?
100% of private schools in Belen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Belen are often viewed compared to one another?

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